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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. How was the news disseminated?
(a) Via a letter from Diana Villiers.
(b) From Maturin's wife.
(c) From one of the sailors who deserted the Leopard.
(d) Through Admiral Nelson's aide.

2. What does Maturin realize?
(a) That Wogan is in Boston.
(b) That Aubrey is still in danger of dying.
(c) That Aubrey is in grave danger.
(d) That Wogan believes the false papers to have originated with Aubrey

3. Who rescues Aubrey from making a serious faux pas?
(a) The cabin boy.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) The ship's steward.
(d) The second mate.

4. What is the weather like as Aubrey looks out over the harbor after the questioning?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Snowy.
(c) Dense fog.
(d) Clear and warm.

5. What news depresses Aubrey?
(a) News about his wife's death.
(b) No news is what depresses Aubrey.
(c) News of the war.
(d) News about his assignment being given to another Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the vessel turn out to be?

2. Who is Wogan's employer?

3. Who does Maturin go to see after speaking to Michael Herapath?

4. How long is the life boat in which Aubrey and his men float?

5. Why would Maturin even consider becoming a double agent?

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