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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what do Johnson's plantation workers comprise?
(a) A large group of slaves, mostly his own progeny.
(b) Well-paid freed slaves.
(c) Well-paid poor white farmers.
(d) He has no plantations to speak of.

2. How long is the life boat in which Aubrey and his men float?
(a) 18 feet.
(b) 24 feet.
(c) 32 feet.
(d) 14 feet.

3. What do the survivors do on the way to Brazil?
(a) Learn all about the new vessel they are on.
(b) Have a hard time recuperating because of the lack of stores.
(c) Some die.
(d) Recuperate.

4. What does Captain Lambert decide to do?
(a) Try to outflank them and get into open sea where the Java is faster.
(b) Try to disable the Constitution by canon fire and then run.
(c) Engage long-range canons until it is absolutely necessary to board.
(d) Close the enemy directly and take her by boarding.

5. What does Maturin do after Java strikes her colors?
(a) Operates on Aubrey's head.
(b) Runs down to his quarters to save his laudenum.
(c) Tends to the wounded.
(d) Asks permission to retain his specimen collection.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Aubrey's boat headed?

2. What happens after several days in the sun?

3. How does Aubrey respond to the Navy's questions?

4. What game does Maturin believe cricket resembles?

5. How does Maturin know Wogan does not suspect him of any treachery from their last encounter?

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