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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. What does the HMS Shannon do?
(a) Attacks the docks in the Boston harbor.
(b) Takes a look into the harbor as Aubrey is watching.
(c) Blows up.
(d) Signals with lanterns to Aubrey.

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

3. Who have all taken passage in the same boat?
(a) All the ship's officers.
(b) All the bosun crew.
(c) The old crewmates from Leopard.
(d) The two doctors.

4. What is the initial topic of discussion between Maturin and Johnson?
(a) About Michael Herapath.
(b) About the bird species named boobies.
(c) About the war.
(d) About Aubrey.

5. What game does Maturin believe cricket resembles?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Lawn tennis.
(c) Hurley.
(d) Crochet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is full of double entendre between Johnson and Maturin?

2. Over what does Maturin agonize when on board the La Flèche?

3. What does the vessel turn out to be?

4. Of what are some American agents accusing Aubrey?

5. What helps the dehydration a little?

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