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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin say yes to the request by naval intelligence?
(a) To find out what's really going on.
(b) For the extra money.
(c) To retain his reputation.
(d) For the adventure.

2. What does Waakzaamheid try to destroy on Leopard?
(a) The guns.
(b) The sails.
(c) The main mast.
(d) The rudder.

3. What nationality is Louisa Wogan?
(a) Italian.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) American.

4. Who makes accusations against Villiers?
(a) Captain Thigley.
(b) The head of Scotland Yard.
(c) Admiral Sievewright.
(d) Lord Vassar.

5. What does Maturin think has affected the rats?
(a) Nothing he can see.
(b) The prisoners.
(c) The type of food they carry.
(d) The storm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Maturin go ashore at Cape Verdes?

3. Where does the Leopard go to make repairs?

4. What is one purpose of Aubrey's trip?

5. How is Desolation Island marked on the charts?

(see the answer key)

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