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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of storm does Aubrey run into at the start of his voyage?
(a) A tropical hurricane.
(b) A northwestern gale.
(c) A typhoon.
(d) A thunder storm.

2. What does the crew get from Peggy?
(a) Venereal disease.
(b) Entertainment from her singing.
(c) Reading instruction.
(d) Subtle put downs.

3. Why can't Herapath receive an appointment to his position?
(a) He is French.
(b) He is too well educated.
(c) He is an American.
(d) He has never been sworn into the navy.

4. Why does Maturin go ashore at Cape Verdes?
(a) To get some opium.
(b) For medical supplies.
(c) To send messages to the admiralty.
(d) To gather intelligence.

5. Who does Maturin stop from going after Herapath?
(a) Babbington.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Grant.
(d) Pullings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin asked to do?

2. What does Maturin feel as he travels to call on Villiers?

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

4. What does Maturin resume on board the ship?

5. Why does Putnam need Maturin's help?

(see the answer key)

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