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

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

3. Why is Maturin furious when Aubrey turns to the open seas?
(a) He thinks the crew needs some shore time.
(b) He is not upset.
(c) He had wanted to go ashore on the Galapagoes.
(d) He wanted to gather some fruit to prevent scurvy.

4. What does Maturin realize Higgins has done?
(a) Given Martin something for the ape bite that is worse than the bite.
(b) Tried to help Mrs. Horner have an abortion.
(c) Given Mr. Horner something that would help him commit suicide.
(d) Made the crew believe in voodoo.

5. From where is Padeen Coleman?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Wales.
(c) Ireland.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What good news does Surprise receive?

3. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?

4. What does Horner tell Aubrey?

5. What mission is Aubrey given?

(see the answer key)

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