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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Leopard compare to Waakzaamheid?
(a) Leopard is faster.
(b) It is completely outclassed.
(c) They have comparable gunnery systems.
(d) Waakzaamheid is larger but clumsy.

2. What does Aubrey do after the ship is repaired?
(a) Tries to remount the rudder.
(b) Fills all the fresh water casks.
(c) Recovers from his injuries.
(d) Starts storing food.

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

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

5. What does Boswell predict?
(a) A fight between Herapath and Maturin.
(b) A confrontation with Waakzaamheid.
(c) An unlucky voyage for Leopard.
(d) The ship will wreck on the South American coast.

6. What does Herapath tell Maturin about opium?
(a) He has never tried it.
(b) He wants to see what it's like.
(c) He has smoked it often in his life.
(d) It is too addictive to use.

7. What does Aubrey notice about the Dutch captain when the ship closes in?
(a) He is not in uniform.
(b) He is a Moor.
(c) He is someone Aubrey knows.
(d) He is dressed in black.

8. What is sighted on the sea in Chapter 6?
(a) A large pod of dolphins.
(b) A British war ship.
(c) A ship wreck.
(d) Waakzaamheid.

9. What do they have to do to Leopard before they can repair her hull?
(a) Cut down some trees for wood.
(b) Unload her stores.
(c) Find a source for tar.
(d) Get her up on dry land.

10. What is the worst wound Aubrey has received?
(a) A head wound.
(b) His leg is broken.
(c) A deep slash on his arm.
(d) His hip is broken.

11. How does the crew act towards Wogan?
(a) Hostile.
(b) With great interest.
(c) With judgment.
(d) Pretended indifference.

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

13. Who often goes with Maturin when he explores the area?
(a) Bonden and Wogan.
(b) Wogan and Pullings.
(c) Bonden and Herapath.
(d) Aubrey and Babbington.

14. How does Herapath feel when doing what Wogan wants?
(a) Like he's betraying Maturin.
(b) Like he has outsmarted Maturin.
(c) Like he's going to be a father.
(d) Like he's a real spy.

15. What happens when Aubrey pulls the ship away from the ice?
(a) The hull is breached and it takes on water.
(b) The ship slides off and is blown north.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He can't get away from the ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Waakzaamheid finally close in on Leopard?

2. What does Aubrey develop in case they find Waakzaamheid?

3. What does Aubrey have his crew practicing extensively?

4. What does Aubrey explain to Maturin at dinner?

5. Who is Peggy Barnes?

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