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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Wogan appear after the storm?
(a) Suicidal.
(b) Subdued but all right.
(c) Down heartened.
(d) In good spirits.

2. What kind of storm does Aubrey run into at the start of his voyage?
(a) A tropical hurricane.
(b) A northwestern gale.
(c) A typhoon.
(d) A thunder storm.

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

4. What does Maturin organize after the storm?
(a) His personal stores.
(b) His notes on ship rats.
(c) His sickbay.
(d) His notes on Wogan.

5. Why are the wind and waves so heavy where Leopard is located?
(a) They are almost in the Pacific.
(b) They are so far north.
(c) They are so far south.
(d) They are near the west coast of South America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin notice about the rats on board the ship?

2. About what does Babbington warn Grant?

3. What does Grant want to do as the ship continues to settle?

4. What does Aubrey announce to the ship when he takes the deck briefly?

5. How many people recover from the illness but are too weak to work?

(see the answer key)

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