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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. To whom does Coleman become wholly devoted?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Martin.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Mrs. Horner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Horner ask of Maturin?

2. What does Horner say when he approaches Maturin?

3. What do they learn as the Surprise is about ready?

4. What is the passageway down the river like?

5. What does Maturin tell Mrs. Horner?

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