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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. How does Maturin react to what he learns?
(a) He studies it to learn about rabies.
(b) He decides to adopt a couple of the shamen's techniques.
(c) He finds the effects of the coca leaf exhilerating and useful.
(d) He is intrigued by the psychological aspects of voodoo.

2. Whom does Maturin observe trying to flirt with Mrs. Horner?
(a) Coleman.
(b) Hollom.
(c) No one.
(d) Martin.

3. What happens to over half of the whales killed?
(a) They are eaten by sharks.
(b) They have no oil and are sunk.
(c) They are lost and not rendered into oil.
(d) They are brought successfully to port.

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

5. Where do the bank-notes come from that are loaded onto Surprise?
(a) The Constitution.
(b) The secret compartment.
(c) A pirate vessel.
(d) The Norfolk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey notice as Surprise sails South?

2. When does Surprise meet up with Danaë?

3. What does Surprise do at Juan Fernandez Island?

4. Who rescues Aubrey and Maturin?

5. What does Wray constantly work to do?

(see the answer key)

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