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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 Aubrey get updated information about the ship he is chasing?
(a) There are British whalers in the longboat.
(b) The natives describe a ship that could be the Constitution.
(c) He is unable to get any recent information.
(d) A British man-o-war is patrolling the area.

2. 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.

3. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?
(a) Having a series of adventures in the Mediterranean.
(b) Returning the British diplomat to the United States.
(c) Been in dry dock being refitted.
(d) Capturing slavers in the West Indies.

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

5. What does Aubrey learn about their prey?
(a) Norfolk is well ahead of them.
(b) Constitution is well ahead of them.
(c) They are refitting on an island three days sail from Surprise.
(d) They have encountered a bad storm and are delayed not too far in advance of Surprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are whales stripped of their blubber?

2. What does Aubrey feel compelled to do concerning Hollom?

3. With whom does Surprise rendezvous unexpectedly?

4. Who are Manu and Taio?

5. Where are Aubrey and Maturin taken?

(see the answer key)

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