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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people recover from the illness but are too weak to work?
(a) About sixty-five.
(b) A hundred.
(c) Half the ship.
(d) Twenty-six.

2. How does Leopard compare to Waakzaamheid?
(a) It is completely outclassed.
(b) Leopard is faster.
(c) They have comparable gunnery systems.
(d) Waakzaamheid is larger but clumsy.

3. How does Herapath feel about his relationship with Wogan?
(a) It's been unhappy.
(b) It's been exciting.
(c) He wants to know her better.
(d) She loves him very much.

4. Why is Aubrey bleeding after the battle?
(a) His arm was caught in the rigging.
(b) He was hit with splinters.
(c) Grant slashed him with a knife.
(d) He was hit with shrapnel.

5. What does Aubrey think he should do about Waakzaamheid?
(a) Capture her for the prize money.
(b) Go after her.
(c) Avoid any confrontation.
(d) Drop the prisoners off before looking for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the crew feeling when they finally come into the harbor at Desolation Island?

2. How did the prisoners' quarters appear after the storm?

3. What does Aubrey notice about the Dutch captain when the ship closes in?

4. What is sighted on the sea in Chapter 6?

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

(see the answer key)

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