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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 do Aubrey and George Herapath find to discuss?
(a) The classics.
(b) Horse racing.
(c) The French revolution.
(d) Nautical matters.

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

3. Why would Maturin even consider becoming a double agent?
(a) To earn more money.
(b) To learn about the American network of spies.
(c) To escape from the United States.
(d) To end the War of 1812.

4. What civilian is on board the ship?
(a) None.
(b) A diplomat and his retinue.
(c) The wife of the Brazilian diplomat.
(d) The wife of the Captain.

5. What has been the outcome of those encounters?
(a) The Americans have been decisively victorious.
(b) The Americans and English have split victories.
(c) Aubrey is unsure of the outcomes.
(d) Nothing decisive has been accomplished.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who rescues Aubrey's boat?

4. Why does Christmas of 1812 pass with some gloom?

5. How is Aubrey's arm?

(see the answer key)

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