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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 Waakzaamheid try to destroy on Leopard?
(a) The guns.
(b) The sails.
(c) The rudder.
(d) The main mast.

2. What changes in the ship's situation when the water pouring in slows down?
(a) The pumps can keep up with the inflow.
(b) The ship begins to float.
(c) They can quit using the pumps.
(d) The ship begins to move.

3. Who did the prisoners murder during the storm?
(a) The first mate.
(b) Two of the guards.
(c) Louisa Wogan.
(d) The warden and his assistant.

4. Who pursues the Leopard?
(a) No one.
(b) A Dutch opponent.
(c) A French opponent.
(d) Barbary coast pirates.

5. Who are Killick and Bonden?
(a) Two of Aubrey's former shipmates.
(b) A couple privateers.
(c) Two lawyers suing Aubrey.
(d) Aubrey's two best friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin surprised to learn about the crew?

2. What type of shot would Aubrey use against smaller boats?

3. What does Aubrey do with the forge?

4. Why has Villiers left her apartment?

5. What does Aubrey announce to the ship when he takes the deck briefly?

(see the answer key)

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