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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what does Java fail?
(a) Outflank the Constitution.
(b) Use her men for small arms fire.
(c) Close to boarding distance.
(d) Get out into open sea.

2. How was the news disseminated?
(a) Via a letter from Diana Villiers.
(b) Through Admiral Nelson's aide.
(c) From one of the sailors who deserted the Leopard.
(d) From Maturin's wife.

3. How does Maturin almost make a serious faux pas?
(a) By telling the first mate what Maturin thinks of the mate's mother.
(b) By almost missing the Captain's table.
(c) By asking to examine the eye socket of a one-eyed sailor.
(d) By forgetting the Captain's name.

4. What is in the Java's favor?
(a) The Java holds many, many more men than Constitution.
(b) Aubrey is on board the Java.
(c) The Java has larger guns.
(d) The Java has two extra sails.

5. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?
(a) He is feeling the need for some laudenum.
(b) He has to treat a crewmember who is cut up in a fight.
(c) He is feeling ill.
(d) He is called away to assist in preparation of some documents.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Aubrey brood?

2. What field of study does Maturin recommend George Herapath encourage his son to pursue?

3. What civilian is on board the ship?

4. Who does Wogan blame for the false information she gives the Americans?

5. What is going to happen to the Leopard's crew?

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