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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. In what direction is Leopard driven as she seeks to avoid combat?
(a) South.
(b) North.
(c) West.
(d) East.
2. What type of wildlife is in abundance on Desolation Island?
(a) Goats.
(b) Lizards.
(c) Small mammals.
(d) Birds.
3. What does Maturin see medically in the crew?
(a) Early signs of scurvy.
(b) The crew is healthy from all the hard work.
(c) Signs that gaol fever is returning.
(d) Signs of bubonic plague.
4. What does Leopard miss within eyesight?
(a) Landfall.
(b) Port Jackson.
(c) Cape Town.
(d) A large ice island.
5. What does Maturin resume on board the ship?
(a) Walking with Wogan.
(b) Having dinner with Grant.
(c) Manipulating Herapath.
(d) Writing in his journal.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Maturin do right after the Dutch ship sinks?
2. What does Aubrey think is the reason the Dutch captain keeps pursuing them?
3. What does Larkin do during lunch one day?
4. What does Aubrey do to strengthen the standing rigging?
5. What does Aubrey think about the Dutch captain?
Short Essay Questions
1. Grant is finally thrust into the position of leadership he has so long desired. How do you think he felt when he was able to take over the ship's operations?
2. From what is the ship saved right after it makes safe harbor at Desolation Island?
3. What does Aubrey have done to his cabin and why?
4. While the crew works, Maturin visits a small island in the bay--it is so encumbered of strange life that Maturin christens it Paradise. Why do you think Maturin named the island Paradise considering it is near Antarctica and is probably pretty cold?
5. La Fayette has a forge but Aubrey cannot in good conscience request a favor--England and America are nearly at war. Likewise, Putnam, La Fayette's master, will not request favors from Aubrey. Do you think it is strange that on an island in the middle of nowhere a ship's captain wouldn't be bound by some rule of hospitality? Why or why not?
6. How does Aubrey win the battle with the Dutch ship?
7. Why is Leopard in danger in Chapter 8 and how much danger is there?
8. Why does Aubrey think the Dutch captain keeps pursuing Leopard? Is this supposition of his confirmed?
9. Why does Aubrey decide Cape Town is not a good destination?
10. How does Aubrey feel when the Dutch ship sinks?
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