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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. What mission is Aubrey given?
(a) To wait in the West Indies for a new assignment.
(b) To return Mr. Wray to London.
(c) To dry dock Surprise for new cannons.
(d) To capture or destroy the USS Norfolk.

2. Padeen Coleman is proving himself to be ____________.
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Belligerent.
(c) Well-versed in medicine.
(d) Useful and reliable.

3. What monumental task must Aubrey undertake?
(a) Preparing Surprise for a long voyage on short notice.
(b) Planning raids on French enclaves in the Atlantic.
(c) Planning a promotion ceremony.
(d) Handing over command of Surprise.

4. Why does Aubrey need a schoolteacher?
(a) He is bringing two of his sons on board for his next assignment.
(b) He is ferrying a group of families to the West Indies.
(c) He has no need of a school teacher.
(d) He has many young midshipmen.

5. What do they learn as the Surprise is about ready?
(a) The Constitution has passed by.
(b) Surprise is being recalled to the Mediterranean.
(c) The Norfolk has passed by.
(d) The Norfolk is still in dry dock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears and is injured?

2. What does Maturin realize Higgins has done?

3. What does Maturin find when he arrives at Horner's cabin?

4. What does Mrs. Horner claim about her husband?

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

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