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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin notice about the rats on board the ship?
(a) They are very skinny.
(b) They are very fat.
(c) There are more than usual.
(d) They are acting peculiar.

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

3. What does Aubrey notice about the Dutch captain when the ship closes in?
(a) He is dressed in black.
(b) He is a Moor.
(c) He is someone Aubrey knows.
(d) He is not in uniform.

4. Who begins to assist Maturin in sick bay?
(a) Herapath.
(b) Grant.
(c) Wogan.
(d) Martin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey angry?

2. As what does Maturin diagnose the prisoners' illness?

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

4. What do Herapath, Maturin and Wogan do when they see each other?

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

(see the answer key)

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