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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Villiers left her apartment?
(a) She hasn't paid her debts.
(b) She is going to be arrested.
(c) She was picked up for pickpocketing.
(d) She has been convicted of burglary.

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

3. What kind of storm does Aubrey run into at the start of his voyage?
(a) A tropical hurricane.
(b) A thunder storm.
(c) A northwestern gale.
(d) A typhoon.

4. What does Wogan say as to why she is interested in Herapath?
(a) She saw him fall.
(b) She thinks he's handsome.
(c) He reminds her of her brother.
(d) She knew him in London.

5. What interrupts the daily routine on the ship Saturday?
(a) A punishment.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) Mail call.
(d) A storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the officer causing problems?

2. How many people recover from the illness but are too weak to work?

3. What does Aubrey explain to Maturin at dinner?

4. How does Herapath feel when he gets to the top of the ropes?

5. How does Herapath feel about his relationship with Wogan?

(see the answer key)

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