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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 type of religion does Dutourd find most compatible with his philosophies?
(a) Thraskite.
(b) Knipperdolling.
(c) Anglican.
(d) Sethian.

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

3. What type of conversations did Martin have with the woman on board the ship?
(a) They have conversations about science.
(b) He had no conversations with her.
(c) Lengthy conversations about intimate subjects.
(d) They talked about his family.

4. To what position is Henry Vidal promoted?
(a) Ship's boatswain.
(b) Ship's mate.
(c) Acting lieutenant.
(d) Second lieutenant.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aubrey find out when he takes Franklin to sea to look for a prize?

3. Why does Aubrey promote two men from the forecastle in Chapter 1?

4. Why is the American from question #94 not guilty of treason?

5. What is Maturin told about Vidal and Dutrourd?

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