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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who often goes with Maturin when he explores the area?
(a) Bonden and Herapath.
(b) Wogan and Pullings.
(c) Aubrey and Babbington.
(d) Bonden and Wogan.

2. What does Herapath tell Maturin about Wogan?
(a) She is innocent.
(b) He wants to marry her.
(c) She is pregnant with his child.
(d) She needs to have better food.

3. In what direction is Leopard driven as she seeks to avoid combat?
(a) East.
(b) West.
(c) North.
(d) South.

4. What does Aubrey notice about the Dutch captain when the ship closes in?
(a) He is dressed in black.
(b) He is a Moor.
(c) He is someone Aubrey knows.
(d) He is not in uniform.

5. What do they have to do to Leopard before they can repair her hull?
(a) Cut down some trees for wood.
(b) Unload her stores.
(c) Get her up on dry land.
(d) Find a source for tar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the crew feeling when they finally come into the harbor at Desolation Island?

2. What does Aubrey do with the forge?

3. Why do they take ice aboard the ship?

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

5. How well did Grant perform in combat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aubrey decide to do after missing an island on which to land and who does he bring up as a possible reason for pessimism?

2. Of particular interest is the technical discussion concerning scurvy and Maturin's rather ridiculous speech regarding the desirability of flatulence. Indeed, the medical practices of the time are compelling and, one leaves one wondering about their efficacy. What do you think the mortality rate for medical treatment in those times might be? Explain your answer.

3. What do you think Herapath's history with Wogan says about his character?

4. Meanwhile, Maturin has subtly informed Herapath--an American, it will be remembered--that should he gain the deck of La Fayette he would be free to leave with her; Aubrey would not risk an incident by boarding the American whaler. Do you think Maturin letting Herapath and Wogan escape was an act of treason?

5. Why do you think Maturin planted false information with Wogan?

6. What decision of Aubrey's does Grant criticize?

7. How does Aubrey win the battle with the Dutch ship?

8. Why does Aubrey allow Grant and others to leave the ship?

9. Why is Leopard in danger in Chapter 8 and how much danger is there?

10. La Fayette has a forge but Aubrey cannot in good conscience request a favor--England and America are nearly at war. Explain why Aubrey's decision to not ask for help was irresponsible to his crew and ship.

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