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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. How does Herapath feel about his relationship with Wogan?
(a) He wants to know her better.
(b) She loves him very much.
(c) It's been unhappy.
(d) It's been exciting.

2. Why can't Aubrey ask to use the forge from the ship that showed up?
(a) They don't know each other.
(b) They will want too much money.
(c) They come from a country that hates the British.
(d) They are Americans.

3. What do Maturin and Herapath do once late into the night?
(a) Talk.
(b) Drink rum.
(c) Work in sick bay.
(d) Smoke opium.

4. What does the Gypsy woman name her daughter?
(a) Balinda.
(b) Audrey.
(c) Leopardina.
(d) Wysteria.

5. What does Aubrey lament the loss of during the chase from the Dutch ship?
(a) That Grant was killed.
(b) The loss of Larkin.
(c) The loss of two cannons.
(d) That Pullings isn't there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin tell Putnam when he works on him?

2. What does Herapath do when he isn't helping Maturin?

3. Why are the wind and waves so heavy where Leopard is located?

4. What type of surprise attack does the Dutch captain set up one night?

5. What changes in the ship's situation when the water pouring in slows down?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Herapath's relating his experience with opium cause Maturin to do and why?

3. How does Aubrey feel when the Dutch ship sinks?

4. Describe Grant's capabilities during combat and during regular ship operations.

5. Discuss a few of the nautical technical information given in this chapter.

6. What do you think Herapath's history with Wogan says about his character?

7. Why does Leopard end up too far south?

8. What danger is the Leopard facing after the battle with the Dutch?

9. Meanwhile, Maturin has subtly informed Herapath--an American, it will be remembered--that should he gain the deck of La Fayette he would be free to leave with her; Aubrey would not risk an incident by boarding the American whaler. Do you think Maturin letting Herapath and Wogan escape was an act of treason?

10. How does Aubrey win the battle with the Dutch ship?

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