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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who agrees to accept a lesser position on Surprise since he has no other options at the time?
(a) Fielding.
(b) Martin.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) Mowett.

2. How does Aubrey find Allen's conversation?
(a) Unbelievable.
(b) Vaguely useful.
(c) Sad.
(d) Boring.

3. What information does Allen have about whales?
(a) None.
(b) Not much.
(c) Mostly folk lore.
(d) About their behaviors, species and how much oil they produce.

4. Who once gave Mrs. Fielding passage aboard his ship?
(a) Phipps.
(b) Hughes.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Aubrey.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Maturin bleed the entire crew?

3. Who is Higgins?

4. What does Aubrey notice as Surprise sails South?

5. How many previous names has Surprise had?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is wrong with the Danaë, and what does Aubrey do?

2. What transpires in Aubrey's meeting with Admiral Sir Ives?

3. Why does Aubrey start to seek land?

4. What does Aubrey notice about the crew and how they align themselves?

5. Who goes ashore and who comes to meet the British and what is decided about Maturin?

6. How does Mr. Martin come to join the crew of the Surprise?

7. What letter does Maturin receive and how does he answer it, and what is hinted at concerning the disposition of the letter?

8. What happens when Maturin and Aubrey return to the Surprise?

9. What are some of the things the crew does to while away the time?

10. How do Maturin and Aubrey react differently to the information Allen is offering?

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