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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Nagel lashed?
(a) He is insolent to Hollom.
(b) He is rude to one of the wives on board.
(c) He steals another crew's rations.
(d) He lies about his duty.

2. Why is Aubrey in such a hurry after they leave the area of São Francisco?
(a) Napoleon has ratched up his naval war.
(b) Norfolk has a 16-day lead on them.
(c) He learns Sophie is dying.
(d) Constitution has a 16-day lead on them.

3. The tension on the island is between _______________.
(a) The Americans and British.
(b) Maturin and Butcher.
(c) The Americans and the natives.
(d) Martin and Butcher.

4. What good news does Surprise receive?
(a) USS Constitution has been captured.
(b) French navy lost a huge battle recently.
(c) USS Norfolk is behind schedule.
(d) Dutch merchants are running from the Americans.

5. Who acts as First Lieutenant?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Martin.
(c) Hollom.
(d) Mowett.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many previous names has Surprise had?

2. What does the crew think Jonah will do?

3. Who is one of the crew members of the rescue vessel?

4. How are whales stripped of their blubber?

5. Where does Aubrey spy the ship he is chasing?

(see the answer key)

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