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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin realize Higgins has done?
(a) Given Martin something for the ape bite that is worse than the bite.
(b) Given Mr. Horner something that would help him commit suicide.
(c) Tried to help Mrs. Horner have an abortion.
(d) Made the crew believe in voodoo.

2. 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 wanted to gather some fruit to prevent scurvy.
(d) He had wanted to go ashore on the Galapagoes.

3. What becomes evident as the days pass?
(a) Maturin is ready to retire and go home to Dianna.
(b) Hollom has to be fired.
(c) Surprise is extensively damaged.
(d) Aubrey's son is dying.

4. What happens when Horner is taken to sick berth?
(a) He confesses everything to Maturin.
(b) He dies.
(c) He goes into a coma.
(d) He recovers pretty rapidly.

5. When does Aubrey believe they might perish?
(a) When they see a big storm coming their way.
(b) When they see several shark fins.
(c) He never gives up hope.
(d) When they are still swimming and dawn comes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Horner tell Aubrey?

2. Who does not return to the ship after Aubrey orders Surprise to set sail?

3. Who are Manu and Taio?

4. Padeen Coleman is proving himself to be ____________.

5. What does Mrs. Horner claim about her husband?

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