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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. What sort of reception does the Surprise receive?
(a) Wildly enthusiastic.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Mixed.
(d) Friendly.

2. What is wrong with the duke who is mentioned by Clarissa?
(a) A deformity in his leg.
(b) His left arm is deformed.
(c) 8 of his fingers are deformed.
(d) His left eye is missing.

3. How does Aubrey continue to spend his time?
(a) In sorting through his voluminous estate papers.
(b) In playing whist and bridge with Maturin.
(c) In re-designing the rigging.
(d) In teaching more intricate sea manuevers.

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

5. What port do they depart at the opening of the story?
(a) Haifa.
(b) Port au Prince.
(c) Port Jackson.
(d) Luxumborg.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Aubrey confer in Aubrey's cabin?

2. Who is Mr. Caley?

3. Where is Clarissa Oakes?

4. To what does Edward's problem eventually lead?

5. What does Aubrey inspect with Tom?

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