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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?
(a) The Admiralty Court had ruled in favor of his previous conquest.
(b) Mrs. Fielding shows interest in him.
(c) Maturin puts out some of his own money to speed repairs to the ships.
(d) Ponto acts goofy.

2. What has to be rationed?
(a) Water.
(b) Citrus to keep from scurvy.
(c) Gunpowder.
(d) Food.

3. Why does the boat not make good progress up the Gulf of Suez?
(a) Poor seamanship.
(b) Unfavorable winds.
(c) Bad rainstorms.
(d) No wind.

4. Who does Graham believe is visiting Malta?
(a) Lesueur.
(b) The Duke of Wellington.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) A secret agent of the crown.

5. How does the fort that the men find appear?
(a) Deserted.
(b) Green and lush.
(c) As if it has been marauded.
(d) As if it is held by the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Admiral want Aubrey to go on his next assignment?

2. What does Aubrey know decreases the longer they are at sea?

3. How does Wray become indebted to Maturin?

4. How is the crew that remains as far as their ties to Aubrey?

5. Why does Aubrey want his crew to report to the shipyard?

(see the answer key)

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