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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Killick and Bonden?
(a) Two lawyers suing Aubrey.
(b) Two of Aubrey's former shipmates.
(c) A couple privateers.
(d) Aubrey's two best friends.

2. How does Herapath feel when he gets to the top of the ropes?
(a) Very strong and powerful.
(b) Very afraid.
(c) Inspired by the view.
(d) Like joining the navy.

3. What happens with the prisoners as the ship sits still?
(a) They begin to recover.
(b) Their illness accelerates.
(c) It's not affected one way or the other.
(d) The symptoms change.

4. What does Aubrey do Saturday evening?
(a) Takes Wogan for a walk.
(b) Gets tipsy.
(c) Goes to bed early.
(d) Writes a long letter to Sophie.

5. Why is Aubrey angry?
(a) His pay has been cut.
(b) He's being asked to transport prisoners.
(c) An admiral is coming with him.
(d) He has to wait another month to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin say yes to the request by naval intelligence?

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

3. What is the windless place called that the ship encounters?

4. Who begins to assist Maturin in sick bay?

5. In what direction from the ship is the windless area normally encountered?

(see the answer key)

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