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

2. What is Maturin's position on board?
(a) The first mate.
(b) The cook.
(c) The steward.
(d) The ship's surgeon.

3. To what is Clarissa's sentence of death commuted?
(a) A pardon when her innocence is proven.
(b) Transportation.
(c) Life in prison.
(d) Twenty years.

4. What does Aubrey think about life at sea compared to that on land?
(a) It is simpler.
(b) Being at sea he is his own boss.
(c) It is more exciting.
(d) It is more complicated.

5. What does Aubrey note among the crew?
(a) Despondency.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Much merriment and amusement.
(d) Hostility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Aubrey and the crew do every morning?

2. What island does Maturin hope to visit?

3. What vessel are Aubrey and Maturin sailing?

4. For what reason do Clarissa and Maturin go ashore together?

5. How is Moahu shaped?

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