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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the men timed when laying about?
(a) Hour glass.
(b) A log-glass.
(c) Pocket watch.
(d) Stop watch.

2. What happens to Padeen's hand?
(a) It is broken.
(b) It is cut off when caught between two ropes.
(c) It is injured and burned.
(d) It is bit by a rat.

3. With whom does Surprise rendezvous on the open sea?
(a) Two British privateers.
(b) The British southern fleet.
(c) The Leopard.
(d) The blockade squadron.

4. What does Aubrey hope his new situation will bring him?
(a) Reinstatement.
(b) The Queen's favor.
(c) Command of a fleet of merchant marines.
(d) An admiralty.

5. What does Aubrey do when he returns to Surprise?
(a) Plots their next course change.
(b) Waits for the right time.
(c) Eats dinner.
(d) Takes a nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey change his plan for taking Diane after the battle is over?

2. What does Maturin spend too much time doing as he walks to town?

3. What does Maturin believe the two men from question #42 have in the British government?

4. What does Surprise do after she finishes with the task in question #121?

5. What musical instrument does Aubrey play?

(see the answer key)

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