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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 do the survivors do on the way to Brazil?
(a) Have a hard time recuperating because of the lack of stores.
(b) Some die.
(c) Recuperate.
(d) Learn all about the new vessel they are on.

2. How was the news disseminated?
(a) Via a letter from Diana Villiers.
(b) From Maturin's wife.
(c) From one of the sailors who deserted the Leopard.
(d) Through Admiral Nelson's aide.

3. Who rescues Aubrey's boat?
(a) HMS Java.
(b) The US Constitution.
(c) A Brazilian fisher vessel.
(d) HMS Acasita.

4. Who intervenes in Maturin's almost abduction?
(a) A local militiaman.
(b) Some other sailors.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Some English officers.

5. At what does Java fail?
(a) Use her men for small arms fire.
(b) Close to boarding distance.
(c) Get out into open sea.
(d) Outflank the Constitution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who expresses admiration for Aubrey's exploits and tenacity?

2. Of what do Johnson's plantation workers comprise?

3. What does Maturin do in Villiers' room?

4. What is the weather like as Aubrey looks out over the harbor after the questioning?

5. What about Maturin's collection most interests the crew?

(see the answer key)

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