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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction is Leopard driven as she seeks to avoid combat?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) South.
(d) East.

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

3. How is Sophie characterized?
(a) Insipid.
(b) Desolute.
(c) Silly.
(d) Thrifty and wise.

4. As what does Maturin diagnose the prisoners' illness?
(a) Bubonic plague.
(b) Gaol-fever.
(c) Yellow fever.
(d) Scurvy.

5. Of what crime is Villiers accused?
(a) Being a spy.
(b) Being a thief.
(c) Being a prostitute.
(d) Being in debt more than six months old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herapath tell Maturin about Wogan?

2. On what vessel had there been a mutiny?

3. How does the crew act towards Wogan?

4. Who does Maturin stop from going after Herapath?

5. In what direction from the ship is the windless area normally encountered?

(see the answer key)

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