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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 surprises Dutourd about Aubrey's review of his documents?
(a) That Aubrey considers the Franklin a prize.
(b) That Aubrey is planning to take half of Franklin's hold.
(c) That he is being held as a pirate.
(d) That he has a sudden loss of prosperity.

2. How does Dutourd think Aubrey should consider him?
(a) As a friend.
(b) As a savior of mankind.
(c) As a fellow officer.
(d) As a superior.

3. 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.

4. How is the barometer reacting to conditions?
(a) Falling rapidly.
(b) Going up and down.
(c) Rising rapidly.
(d) Holding steady.

5. How long does it take for West to recover from his injury?
(a) Washing the ash out with baking soda neutralized it immediately.
(b) It will take months for his pelvis to heal.
(c) It is fine as soon as Maturin sets the bone.
(d) He dies from it.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Maturin want to travel?

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

3. Two subjects that the religious groups from the town in question #50 are at odds about are ____________________.

4. In what condition is Martin when Maturin checks on him later?

5. Where is Surprise chasing Franklin?

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