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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sophie talk Aubrey into keeping the command of Leopard?
(a) So he will get some more pay.
(b) To get him out to sea.
(c) So he doesn't find out she's with child.
(d) So Maturin has something to do.

2. What is put under the kneel of the ship which finally staunches the flow of water?
(a) All of the canvas that isn't being used.
(b) Planks from the decking.
(c) A third fothering-sail.
(d) A large chuck of ice lodged in the hole.

3. What is Aubrey doing as the novel opens?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Living a life of dissipation.
(c) Hiring crew.
(d) Coming up before the review board.

4. What do most of the crew members think about their future?
(a) They will die from scurvy.
(b) They will make it to Botany Bay.
(c) They will starve to death.
(d) They will survive.

5. Who is Aubrey supposed to reinstate?
(a) William Bligh.
(b) William Snowden.
(c) Captain Reevers.
(d) John Bleeker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Captain Aubrey headed?

2. Who does Aubrey visit after inspecting the prisoners' quarters?

3. Who pursues the Leopard?

4. Why can't Aubrey ask to use the forge from the ship that showed up?

5. In which direction does Aubrey head after the storm?

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