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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. To whom does Maturin write a coded letter?
(a) Sir William Nelson.
(b) Sir Wallace Birth.
(c) Sir Charles White.
(d) Sir Joseph Blaine.

2. What is brought on board the Surprise?
(a) Pigeons.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Pigs.

3. Where does Clarissa meet William Oakes?
(a) She knew him as Edward's friend.
(b) At the place where she worked before transport to Australia.
(c) At a penal colony near Port Jackson.
(d) She meets him at her trial.

4. What does the Éclair want with the Surprise?
(a) To deliver several new crew members.
(b) To deliver mail and new orders.
(c) To bring a new commander and take Aubrey to his new ship assignment.
(d) To search for stowaways.

5. What does the scout report?
(a) A safe landing is not possible.
(b) There is a quarantine due to an outbreak of the plague.
(c) A safe landing is possible at low tide.
(d) The Surprise cannot get close, but a boat can get within 100 yards of shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clarissa think of Annamooka?

2. Why was Clarissa sent to live with a guardian?

3. How does narration characterize the wedding dinner?

4. What are Aubrey and Maturin doing as they sail?

5. What do Aubrey and the scout seem to have?

(see the answer key)

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