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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. Why does Christmas of 1812 pass with some gloom?
(a) Aubrey's men had expected to celebrate Christmas in England.
(b) The war is not going well.
(c) The war is not over.
(d) The sailors are not in the thick of the war.

2. Who do Maturin and Aubrey take on in Cricket?
(a) The Admiral's prime team.
(b) The team from the La Flèche.
(c) Some local sailors.
(d) Other members of the crew from the Leopard.

3. What is going to happen to the Leopard?
(a) It is being refitted with larger canons.
(b) It is being scuttled.
(c) It is being converted to a transport.
(d) It is being sold to a private merchant.

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

5. What does Aubrey strenuously argue to retain?
(a) His personal valet.
(b) His prize vessel.
(c) His lieutenants and midshipmen.
(d) His field promotion to Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many nautical miles does the ship cover daily?

2. Of what is George Herapath proud?

3. Who is a private citizen with connections to American intelligence?

4. What is mainly responsible for the Leopard arriving at the port safely?

5. What happens after several days in the sun?

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