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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey think he should do about Waakzaamheid?
(a) Avoid any confrontation.
(b) Go after her.
(c) Drop the prisoners off before looking for her.
(d) Capture her for the prize money.

2. What ethnic background is Boswell?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) French.
(c) British.
(d) American.

3. Why do many of the crew drop out of work?
(a) Illness.
(b) Exhaustion.
(c) Lack of food.
(d) Lack of water.

4. How does Herapath feel about his relationship with Wogan?
(a) It's been unhappy.
(b) It's been exciting.
(c) She loves him very much.
(d) He wants to know her better.

5. What does Grant constantly do that drives Aubrey crazy?
(a) Reports to sick bay for tiny scratches.
(b) Fraternizes with the sailors.
(c) Pursues Wogan.
(d) Makes a commentary on Aubrey's actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey lament the loss of during the chase from the Dutch ship?

2. How well does Grant handle a ship?

3. In what direction from the ship is the windless area normally encountered?

4. What needs to be made in order to mount the rudder?

5. What is put under the kneel of the ship which finally staunches the flow of water?

(see the answer key)

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