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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack think is Herapath's problem?
(a) Ignorance of a sailor's life.
(b) Being American.
(c) Being in love with Wogan.
(d) Being French.

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

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

4. Why has Villiers left her apartment?
(a) She has been convicted of burglary.
(b) She was picked up for pickpocketing.
(c) She hasn't paid her debts.
(d) She is going to be arrested.

5. Who is Aubrey supposed to reinstate?
(a) Captain Reevers.
(b) John Bleeker.
(c) William Snowden.
(d) William Bligh.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what part of the ship were the prisoners held?

2. What does Maturin insist must happen with his convalescents?

3. How many people have died from the illness?

4. Why is Herapath in trouble?

5. What is Maturin asked to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom is Maturin enamored and how is that going for him?

2. How does Maturin manipulate Herapath?

3. Where do Maturin and Aubrey go so Aubrey can play cards and how did it go there for Aubrey?

4. What happens to the convalescents on the ship?

5. Why is Maturin called to the Admiralty?

6. Who does Aubrey encounter as they leave Brazil and what does he find out?

7. What is Aubrey doing at the beginning of the novel?

8. Maturin begins to mention Herapath to Wogan as a unique case--she claims an interest because she had seen his fall. It seems simple enough to Maturin, and soon enough he discusses Herapath with Wogan freely. All along, the three maintain their innocence. What do you think it means when Maturin thinks Wogan's explanation is dimple enough?

9. What does Maturin receive from Herapath twice and what does he find out?

10. What happens after the ship is put in order from the storm and what does Maturin discover?

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