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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. Why is Martin considered bad luck?
(a) He is a parson.
(b) He is red haired.
(c) He has a peg leg.
(d) He is missing a hand.

2. What is Midshipman Hollom's situation on Gibraltar?
(a) Supervises a refit project for the Celebration.
(b) Penniless.
(c) Works for the Fieldings.
(d) In the brig.

3. Who are Manu and Taio?
(a) Polynesian women.
(b) Two men who rescue Aubrey and Maturin from the women.
(c) Two men who are kept as slaves on the American whaler.
(d) Two men who are kept as virtual slaves on the French frigate.

4. Where does Surprise sail?
(a) Due south, crossing the equator that same day.
(b) Due west almost on the equator.
(c) Due North away from the equator.
(d) Due east.

5. What does Sir Ives say about the USS Norfolk?
(a) It is on a mission to enlist France's aid against the British.
(b) It is stranded in Greenland.
(c) It is prowling the waters of South America.
(d) It is on a mission to destroy British whalers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is closely acquainted with several powerful local families?

3. From where is Padeen Coleman?

4. How does Surprise send mail home?

5. Why is Nagel lashed?

(see the answer key)

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