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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Surprise rendezvous unexpectedly?
(a) The HMS Dagger.
(b) The USS Constitution.
(c) Several Indiamen.
(d) A French privateer.

2. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?
(a) Capturing slavers in the West Indies.
(b) Been in dry dock being refitted.
(c) Returning the British diplomat to the United States.
(d) Having a series of adventures in the Mediterranean.

3. Who acts as First Lieutenant?
(a) Hollom.
(b) Martin.
(c) Mowett.
(d) Pullings.

4. How were Maturin and Mrs. Fielding rumored to once be associated?
(a) As assassins.
(b) As having an affair.
(c) As business partners.
(d) As undercover British spies.

5. Why does the ship's mood improve over the next few days?
(a) The wailing seems to bring them good luck.
(b) Hollom and Horner are both gone.
(c) Aubrey has ordered extra rations and a few fingers of whiskey for each crew member.
(d) The wailing ceases.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey plan to grab to save Maturin?

2. To whom does Aubrey turn over Danaë to sail home?

3. What request does Maturin make of Aubrey concerning his friend?

4. Who is Midshipman Hollom?

5. What mission is Aubrey given?

(see the answer key)

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