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

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

3. What type of plant on Desolation Island does Maturin think will be good for the crew?
(a) A type of red radish.
(b) A type of yellowish and pungent cabbage.
(c) Pomegranate trees.
(d) Limes.

4. What does Maturin do right after the Dutch ship sinks?
(a) Tends to Aubrey's wounds.
(b) Has Parker put in irons.
(c) Locks Wogan in her quarters.
(d) Writes in his journal.

5. What does Maturin think about Aubrey's wounds?
(a) He needs surgery.
(b) He may be brain damaged.
(c) He will recover fine.
(d) He will always limp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What needs to be made in order to mount the rudder?

2. What does Aubrey explain to Maturin at dinner?

3. What are three food resources that Desolation Island has in abundance?

4. What does Leopard miss within eyesight?

5. How does Leopard compare to Waakzaamheid?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Leopard in danger in Chapter 8 and how much danger is there?

2. What decision of Aubrey's does Grant criticize?

3. Of particular interest is the technical discussion concerning scurvy and Maturin's rather ridiculous speech regarding the desirability of flatulence. Indeed, the medical practices of the time are compelling and, one leaves one wondering about their efficacy. What do you think the mortality rate for medical treatment in those times might be? Explain your answer.

4. Why does Aubrey allow Grant and others to leave the ship?

5. Why does Aubrey think the Dutch captain keeps pursuing Leopard? Is this supposition of his confirmed?

6. Why do you think Maturin planted false information with Wogan?

7. The novel thus ends with Leopard ready to sail and Maturin finally freed of his weighty intelligence responsibilities. Do you think this ending was complete?

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

9. 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?

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

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