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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does this acquaintance help the Surprise?
(a) It speeds up the process of repairs.
(b) It helps Aubrey gain information.
(c) It keeps the Surprise from being overly taxed.
(d) It gives the officers a decent place to stay.

2. What do they learn as the Surprise is about ready?
(a) Surprise is being recalled to the Mediterranean.
(b) The Norfolk is still in dry dock.
(c) The Constitution has passed by.
(d) The Norfolk has passed by.

3. Why does the ship's mood improve over the next few days?
(a) The wailing ceases.
(b) Hollom and Horner are both gone.
(c) Aubrey has ordered extra rations and a few fingers of whiskey for each crew member.
(d) The wailing seems to bring them good luck.

4. Why does Aubrey push the crew so hard?
(a) They have been grumbling about mutiny.
(b) Trying to catch up to the Norfolk.
(c) They have gotten lazy in port.
(d) Trying to catch up to the Constitution.

5. How does Surprise end up on a mud bank?
(a) The pilot runs her aground.
(b) They run aground intentionally when they discover a leak.
(c) It is unavoidable because it is low tide.
(d) They are avoiding a large, fallen tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes evident as the days pass?

2. Who are Manu and Taio?

3. What news comes to Maturin when he is trying to decide what to tell Aubrey?

4. Where does Surprise pass that has Maturin and Martin salivating to stop?

5. What is Aubrey in a hurry to do?

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