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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 ship shows up at the island?
(a) An American whaler.
(b) An India merchant ship.
(c) An English battle ship.
(d) A Dutch war ship.

2. What does Aubrey do to strengthen the standing rigging?
(a) Uses chains instead of ropes.
(b) Coats the sails with wax.
(c) Has hawsers run to the masts.
(d) Coats the ropes with wax.

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

4. What does Maturin see medically in the crew?
(a) Signs that gaol fever is returning.
(b) Early signs of scurvy.
(c) The crew is healthy from all the hard work.
(d) Signs of bubonic plague.

5. Why does Putnam need Maturin's help?
(a) He has allergies.
(b) He has a broken arm.
(c) He has gaol fever.
(d) He has a bad tooth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey announce to the ship when he takes the deck briefly?

2. What does Maturin name a small island he visits?

3. What does Maturin do right after the Dutch ship sinks?

4. What is put under the kneel of the ship which finally staunches the flow of water?

5. For what does Aubrey prepare the crew?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. From what is the ship saved right after it makes safe harbor at Desolation Island?

3. 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?

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. La Fayette has a forge but Aubrey cannot in good conscience request a favor--England and America are nearly at war. Explain why Aubrey's decision to not ask for help was irresponsible to his crew and ship.

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

10. Why does Aubrey decide Cape Town is not a good destination?

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