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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. Of what is George Herapath proud?
(a) That he has several flourishing plantations in the South.
(b) That his horses have seldom lost a race.
(c) That he was a loyalist during the American Revolutionary War.
(d) That he is working undercover for the United States government.

2. Where does Maturin drag the corpse(s)?
(a) In the hallway.
(b) Under the bed.
(c) On the veranda.
(d) In the washing tub.

3. Who takes the three fugitives on board?
(a) A Dutch frigate.
(b) The HMS Java.
(c) A English freighter.
(d) The HMS Shannon.

4. What does Maturin do after Java strikes her colors?
(a) Operates on Aubrey's head.
(b) Tends to the wounded.
(c) Runs down to his quarters to save his laudenum.
(d) Asks permission to retain his specimen collection.

5. How is Herapath tying to make a living?
(a) Running guns.
(b) Horse breeding.
(c) Working for his father.
(d) Translating Chinese poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin speak to a priest?

2. How are Aubrey's men received?

3. What happens to Villiers?

4. What do Aubrey and Herapath plan?

5. What do the survivors do on the way to Brazil?

(see the answer key)

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