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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?
(a) Helps Maturin with his collection.
(b) Takes turn doing watches on the bridge.
(c) Writes many lengthy letters home.
(d) Practises his sword skills.

2. Who expresses admiration for Aubrey's exploits and tenacity?
(a) The Admiral.
(b) The tribal chief.
(c) The Governor.
(d) No one.

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

4. What famous joke of Aubrey's does Aubrey perpetuate on Maturin?
(a) The albatross joke.
(b) The parrot joke.
(c) The weevil joke.
(d) The Davy Jones' locker joke.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after several days in the sun?

2. How long is the life boat in which Aubrey and his men float?

3. Who is a private citizen with connections to American intelligence?

4. Upon whom does George Herapath dote?

5. Who does Maturin go to see after speaking to Michael Herapath?

(see the answer key)

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