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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin go ashore at Cape Verdes?
(a) To gather intelligence.
(b) For medical supplies.
(c) To send messages to the admiralty.
(d) To get some opium.

2. To where has Villiers fled?
(a) Spain.
(b) America.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

3. What happens when Herapath goes aloft?
(a) He accidentally knocks someone off the ropes.
(b) He gets afraid and won't come down.
(c) He falls onto the deck.
(d) He falls in the water.

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

5. Who has criticized Aubrey's handling of the ship?
(a) Herapath.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Lt. Grant.
(d) Lt. Socour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey explain to Maturin at dinner?

2. Who is Stephen Maturin?

3. Who makes accusations against Villiers?

4. What does Maturin start to notice?

5. What does Aubrey think is the reason the Dutch captain keeps pursuing them?

(see the answer key)

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