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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction from the ship is the windless area normally encountered?
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) West.

2. What does Aubrey think he should do about Waakzaamheid?
(a) Avoid any confrontation.
(b) Drop the prisoners off before looking for her.
(c) Capture her for the prize money.
(d) Go after her.

3. What does Maturin insist must happen with his convalescents?
(a) They must be sent back to England.
(b) They have to work some.
(c) They have to have fresh fruit.
(d) They have to get off the ship.

4. Who takes charge of the ship after the battle with the Dutch?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Babbington.
(c) Grant.
(d) Pullings.

5. What is a fourth-rate ship-of-the-line with a tarnished history?
(a) HMS Elizabeth.
(b) HMS Ironsides.
(c) HMS Leopard.
(d) HMS Panther.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How well did Grant perform in combat?

3. Why does Maturin go ashore at Cape Verdes?

4. What happens when Leopard hits a submerged iceberg?

5. What happens when Herapath goes aloft?

(see the answer key)

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