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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 does Maturin know Wogan does not suspect him of any treachery from their last encounter?
(a) Wogan tells him she knows who betrayed Maturin.
(b) Wogan is warm and friendly to Maturin.
(c) Wogan asks him for more documents.
(d) He is not sure how Wogan feels.

2. What seems a possibility to the men after a few days?
(a) They will start encountering other vessels as they have entered a shipping lane.
(b) They will sight land soon.
(c) They are on the wrong course.
(d) Starvation.

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

4. What is mainly responsible for the Leopard arriving at the port safely?
(a) The fair weather.
(b) The Leopard's excellent design.
(c) The superb seamanship of Captain Aubrey.
(d) The skill of Maturin.

5. Who is Wogan's employer?
(a) Harry Johnson.
(b) No one.
(c) George Herapath.
(d) Diana Villiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is George Herapath proud?

2. What is one-sided?

3. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?

4. Why is the La Flèche abandoned?

5. At what does Java fail?

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