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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 port has the HMS Leopard reached in Chapter 1?
(a) Tahiti.
(b) Cape Hope.
(c) Sydney.
(d) Pulo Batang.

2. About what does Aubrey brood?
(a) The English defeats at sea.
(b) Being on American soil.
(c) His possible execution.
(d) The loss of the use of his shattered arm.

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

4. Where does the Constitution lead Java?
(a) Out to sea.
(b) Towards Brazil.
(c) In to an American port.
(d) In circles.

5. What does Aubrey watch in the dense fog?
(a) Two American frigates sneak past the English blockade.
(b) A spy being hung.
(c) Two English frigates sneak past the American blockade.
(d) Maturin being tortured.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Maturin arouse humor among the cricket players and audience?

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

4. What does Aubrey think about in relation to Broke?

5. Upon what vessel is Aubrey traveling to England?

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