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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. Who commands Surprise?
(a) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Captain Stephen Maturin.
(c) Captain Fielding.
(d) Captain Hollom.

2. What does Horner tell Aubrey?
(a) He was jumped by some sailors and detained.
(b) Hollom is wants to stay with his wife on the island to protect her.
(c) His wife is going to divoce him.
(d) His wife and Hollom will not be returning to the ship.

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

4. What happens a few days after Mrs. Horner talks to Maturin?
(a) She kills herself.
(b) Her husband kills himself.
(c) She collapses.
(d) Her husband kills her.

5. Who does not return to the ship after Aubrey orders Surprise to set sail?
(a) No one.
(b) Maturin and Martin.
(c) Martin.
(d) Hollom, Horner and Mrs. Horner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Wray?

2. From where are live eels supposedly removed?

3. What does Martin say he has been contemplating?

4. How does Surprise send mail home?

5. How does Sir Ives feel about Aubrey's recent work?

(see the answer key)

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