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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. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?
(a) The main mast is damaged.
(b) To gain more speed.
(c) To be able to pick up more crew members.
(d) To be able to maneuver better.

2. What did Aubrey make Martin do about the woman who was brought on board the ship?
(a) Perform a wedding ceremony between her and a crew member.
(b) Take her into his cabin.
(c) Have Martin take her in one of the ship's long boats to shore.
(d) Have Martin check her for diseases.

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

4. Who good is Aubrey at predicting Franklin's movements?
(a) With seeming omniscience.
(b) He is not trying to predict Franklin's movements.
(c) He can't figure out what Franklin is doing at all.
(d) It is hit and miss.

5. What does Maturin conclude about Martin?
(a) Martin considers himself unclean with sin.
(b) Martin thinks he is a physician.
(c) Martin doesn't see any problem with smoking coca.
(d) Martin thinks he is above the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Maturin want to travel?

2. What does Aubrey consider the owner of the Franklin to be on Surprise?

3. What surprises Dutourd about Aubrey's review of his documents?

4. What does Pullings do when he encounters the next prize ship?

5. What type of work does Sam Panda do?

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