View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one purpose of Aubrey's trip?
(a) To map the seas around the Horn.
(b) To transport criminals to the penal colony.
(c) To incite a revolt.
(d) To meet with the native chiefs.

2. Why does Sophie talk Aubrey into keeping the command of Leopard?
(a) So he doesn't find out she's with child.
(b) To get him out to sea.
(c) So Maturin has something to do.
(d) So he will get some more pay.

3. What does Maturin notice about the rats on board the ship?
(a) There are more than usual.
(b) They are acting peculiar.
(c) They are very fat.
(d) They are very skinny.

4. What does Maturin find at Villiers' apartments?
(a) The place had been ransacked.
(b) Her cat needing food.
(c) The place was empty.
(d) A stack of bills to pay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Maturin think Villiers might have taken up again?

2. To what group is Aubrey appointed?

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

4. With whom is Maturin enamored?

5. Into what does the Leopard crash?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 224 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample