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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey have his crew practicing extensively?
(a) Taking the sails up and down.
(b) Turning the ship in a tight circle.
(c) Gunnery skills.
(d) Putting out fires.

2. What does Aubrey tell Maturin about the card players he's been with?
(a) They are sharpers.
(b) He won a bunch from them last night.
(c) They aren't cheating.
(d) They have been run out of town.

3. What type of shot would Aubrey use against smaller boats?
(a) Repeating rifle fire.
(b) Grape shot.
(c) Small arms fire.
(d) Small cannon fire.

4. How is Desolation Island marked on the charts?
(a) Only vague reference to it.
(b) It is not on the charts at all.
(c) It is on the charts in the wrong place.
(d) It is drawn in great detail.

5. What does Maturin decide about Wogan and Herapath?
(a) They will be married by Aubrey.
(b) They are actually good people.
(c) They won't be taken to Botany Bay.
(d) They have to go free since she's pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of plant on Desolation Island does Maturin think will be good for the crew?

2. Who is Diana Villiers?

3. What interrupts the daily routine on the ship Saturday?

4. How does Leopard compare to Waakzaamheid?

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

(see the answer key)

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