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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. Maturin falls overboard by _____________.
(a) Slipping off the rigging.
(b) Trying to catch small animals with a net.
(c) Leaning too far over the bow.
(d) Getting caught in the loop of a line and trips.

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

3. What island does the Surprise sail past?
(a) None; they are out in the open seas.
(b) Madagascar.
(c) Madeira.
(d) Bermuda.

4. What does Surprise encounter and capture?
(a) A British Indiaman ship.
(b) A French whaler.
(c) A British whaler.
(d) An American whaler.

5. What is Maturin's position on board the Surprise?
(a) Surgeon.
(b) Gunner's mate.
(c) First mate.
(d) First Officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Surprise sit on the mud bank?

2. How does Maturin react to what he learns?

3. Who commands Surprise?

4. What was the mission when Mr. Allen sailed with Colnett?

5. When does Maturin bleed the entire crew?

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