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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 does Aubrey show Maturin later in the day after the attempted abduction?
(a) A derringer.
(b) A pair of new Joe Manton pistols.
(c) A sword.
(d) A note from Herapath saying he is working on Aubrey's request.

2. How many men are in Aubrey's life boat?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 24.

3. Who does Maturin send to give a note to Aubrey?
(a) No one.
(b) Michael Herapath.
(c) Wogan.
(d) Villiers.

4. How does what the Leopard men do help the Java?
(a) It relieves some marines for small-arms work in the fighting tops.
(b) They can concentrate on long-distance warfare.
(c) They are not just dead weight.
(d) They free up Java's men to board the Constitution.

5. Who are his attackers?
(a) A couple of sailors.
(b) An American who is killed when the Constitution engages with the HMS Java.
(c) Some ne'r do wells.
(d) Pontet-Canet and French thugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Wallis?

2. Who does Maturin shoot dead?

3. What is Maturin carrying when his turn at bat arrives?

4. What field of study does Maturin recommend George Herapath encourage his son to pursue?

5. How does George Herapath feel about Wogan?

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