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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?
(a) Strength.
(b) Wit.
(c) Surliness.
(d) Their sword fighting ability.

2. To what island does Aubrey transport the person in question 38?
(a) Pulo Prabang.
(b) Jarkarta.
(c) Batavia.
(d) New Guinea.

3. Whose nests does Maturin find?
(a) Sea Eagles.
(b) Robins.
(c) Swifts.
(d) Terns.

4. About what does Maturin brood?
(a) About his son's recent bout with malaria.
(b) About his wife is in ill health.
(c) That he cannot search the nearby islands for new specimens.
(d) Being poor.

5. What do the men do for entertainment?
(a) Play whist.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Play cricket.
(d) Play craps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the sailors able to salvage much of the ship's contents?

2. Why do several new men join the crew?

3. For what are the nests good?

4. How far do they figure they will have to sail to find assistance?

5. What does Aubrey share with Pullings?

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