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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 Putnam need Maturin's help?
(a) He has a bad tooth.
(b) He has a broken arm.
(c) He has allergies.
(d) He has gaol fever.

2. Who is the officer Aubrey is having trouble with?
(a) Bosom Parker.
(b) Lt. Grant.
(c) First mate Brown.
(d) Second mate Linemen.

3. What does Maturin insist must happen with his convalescents?
(a) They have to have fresh fruit.
(b) They have to work some.
(c) They have to get off the ship.
(d) They must be sent back to England.

4. What does Grant want to do as the ship continues to settle?
(a) Pull it onto the island.
(b) Repair it with ice.
(c) Abandon ship.
(d) He has no opinion.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do many of the crew drop out of work?

3. What does Maturin see medically in the crew?

4. What does Maturin say in his journal about Herapath?

5. What do most of the crew members think about their future?

(see the answer key)

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