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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what direction from the ship is the windless area normally encountered?
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) West.

3. What does Herapath ask of Maturin when Maturin goes ashore?
(a) To let him escape.
(b) To take Wogan with him.
(c) Nothing.
(d) To post a letter for him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Martin, Maturin's assistant, fare with the illness?

2. Who is the officer Aubrey is having trouble with?

3. What happens when Aubrey pulls the ship away from the ice?

4. What kind of storm does Aubrey run into at the start of his voyage?

5. How does Maturin feel about his manipulations of Wogan and Herapath?

(see the answer key)

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