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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 does Surprise steer her way to the Franklin?
(a) Listening to the booming of guns.
(b) Following the signal lamps.
(c) Listening for the fog horns.
(d) Seeing the fire on the prize ship.

2. How does Martin act with Maturin?
(a) Aloof.
(b) Angry.
(c) Pedantic and abrasive.
(d) Indifferent.

3. Why do Martin and Maturin go aboard the Franklin?
(a) To administer medical aid.
(b) They didn't go aboard the Franklin.
(c) To resupply their medicines.
(d) To say burial services.

4. How have the crew members of the Franklin acquired skin lesions?
(a) They don't have skin lesions.
(b) Wearing pants made of sail canvas.
(c) Stiff and salty clothing.
(d) Not enough Vitamin C.

5. What happens to Aubrey during the taking of the prize ship?
(a) He cracks two ribs and cuts his arm.
(b) He is shot in the head and stabbed in the thigh.
(c) He breaks his leg.
(d) He is shot in the foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the worst situation on Franklin?

2. At what port does Surprise and her prizes stop in Chapter 6?

3. How does the crew of Surprise feel about Aubrey's treatment of Dutourd and the Franklin?

4. What kind of news does the Englishman give Aubrey?

5. What does a shot from Franklin do to Surprise?

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