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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 the Waakzaamheid finally sink?
(a) She runs into the rocks.
(b) Leopard puts a hole in her below water line.
(c) She catches on fire.
(d) She is thrown broadside to the waves.

2. Why do they take ice aboard the ship?
(a) To replenish the water supply.
(b) To keep the food cold.
(c) To use in sick bay for wounds.
(d) To have cold rum.

3. Who makes accusations against Villiers?
(a) The head of Scotland Yard.
(b) Lord Vassar.
(c) Admiral Sievewright.
(d) Captain Thigley.

4. What does the part of the crew that takes the boats and leave the ship take with them?
(a) All of the ship's small arms.
(b) Part of the ship's rum rations.
(c) Most of the ship's spare rope.
(d) All of the ship's food.

5. What ship shows up at the island?
(a) An American whaler.
(b) A Dutch war ship.
(c) An India merchant ship.
(d) An English battle ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin do after Wogan expresses an interest in Herapath?

2. What does Aubrey think he should do about Waakzaamheid?

3. What does Aubrey have his crew practicing extensively?

4. What does Aubrey tell Maturin about the card players he's been with?

5. What do they have to do to Leopard before they can repair her hull?

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