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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 is Moahu shaped?
(a) Like an hourglass.
(b) Triangular.
(c) Like a perfect circle.
(d) Diamond.

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

3. What does Aubrey encounter in their first port of call?
(a) A rum runner's ring.
(b) A gun runner's ring.
(c) Political difficulties.
(d) A revolt by a penal colony.

4. Who is Tom Pullings?
(a) The botswain's mate.
(b) The second mate.
(c) The first mate.
(d) The cook.

5. Why does Clarissa secure a good position when she is put on the streets after Edward's death?
(a) She is a real beauty.
(b) She is well educated.
(c) She is experienced.
(d) She has a lot of nice clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?

2. What is brought on board the Surprise?

3. Who rules the north end of Moahu?

4. What does Aubrey do before breakfast?

5. For what will they use the harpooned creature?

(see the answer key)

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