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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the prisoners feel during the storm?
(a) Energetic and excited.
(b) Very seasick.
(c) They all died.
(d) Fine.

2. What does Aubrey have done to his cabin?
(a) He doesn't do anything to his cabin.
(b) It is reconfigured.
(c) It has new carpet laid.
(d) It is expanded.

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

4. What happens when Aubrey pulls the ship away from the ice?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The hull is breached and it takes on water.
(c) The ship slides off and is blown north.
(d) He can't get away from the ice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey have his crew practicing extensively?

2. What do Wogan and Herapath attempt to do about their feelings?

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

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

5. Of what crime is Villiers accused?

(see the answer key)

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