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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey have the crew doing at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Continuing pumping and repairing the ship.
(b) Spending the night on the ice island.
(c) Pack up everything and abandon ship.
(d) Going after those who left.

2. How well does Grant handle a ship?
(a) Almost as good as Aubrey.
(b) Very well.
(c) Very poorly.
(d) Mediocre.

3. What is the worst wound Aubrey has received?
(a) A head wound.
(b) A deep slash on his arm.
(c) His hip is broken.
(d) His leg is broken.

4. What happens when Leopard hits a submerged iceberg?
(a) It comes up out of the water.
(b) It wrenches the boat.
(c) It gets stuck on the ice.
(d) It splits in half.

5. Who begins to assist Maturin in sick bay?
(a) Herapath.
(b) Grant.
(c) Martin.
(d) Wogan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the windless place called that the ship encounters?

2. Why does Aubrey make Grant first officer?

3. How long does the ship lie becalmed?

4. How many sailors are allowed liberty at the next stop?

5. What does Maturin think has affected the rats?

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