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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. Where is the Franklin?
(a) In the area of Moahu.
(b) Headed to Port Jackson.
(c) On her way to Amsterdam.
(d) On her way to Lisbon.

2. Who owns the vessel?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) The English naval department.
(c) Maturin.
(d) The Dutch government.

3. What does Aubrey discover about his land holdings?
(a) They have several opportunities for clergy.
(b) They are being taxed at a higher rate than the year before.
(c) They have been realigned to the Duke's land borders.
(d) They have dropped in value.

4. What are Aubrey and Maturin doing as they sail?
(a) Reading their letters from home.
(b) Playing whist.
(c) Playing chess.
(d) Discussing the war.

5. What does the Surprise do?
(a) Adds a second topsail for speed.
(b) Loads rovisions and water.
(c) Gets painted black.
(d) Gets five new 48 pounders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey host as the Surprise heads for its new assignment?

2. For what will they use the harpooned creature?

3. Who performs the marriage ceremony between Oakes and Clarissa?

4. Who rules the South end of Moahu?

5. How does Aubrey react to his discovery?

(see the answer key)

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