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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Maturin's collection most interests the crew?
(a) The stuffed gorilla.
(b) The spirits in which the specimens are soaking.
(c) The life 10 foot boa constrictor.
(d) The stuffed Komodo dragon.

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

3. Of what are some American agents accusing Aubrey?
(a) Executing an American soldier on the Leopard.
(b) Sedition.
(c) War crimes.
(d) Lying.

4. Where is Aubrey's boat headed?
(a) Antigua.
(b) Peru.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Central America.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Villiers seem in relation to Maturin?

2. As what is Maturin finally identified?

3. Who does Aubrey call upon when he goes ashore?

4. What do the men do to the food and water in the boat?

5. Where does Villiers go after Maturin collapses?

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