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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. How was the news disseminated?
(a) From one of the sailors who deserted the Leopard.
(b) Via a letter from Diana Villiers.
(c) From Maturin's wife.
(d) Through Admiral Nelson's aide.

2. What causes Maturin to flee through the streets of Boston to Villiers' hotel?
(a) He does not go to see Villiers.
(b) He is afraid she is about to be killed.
(c) He is anxious to tell her he will marry her.
(d) He is again beset with attackers.

3. What vessel will Aubrey be captaining once he arrives in England?
(a) The Northhampton.
(b) The York.
(c) The Leopard after its refitting.
(d) The Acasta.

4. What do Aubrey and George Herapath find to discuss?
(a) Horse racing.
(b) The French revolution.
(c) The classics.
(d) Nautical matters.

5. How long is the life boat in which Aubrey and his men float?
(a) 14 feet.
(b) 32 feet.
(c) 18 feet.
(d) 24 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does La Flèche stop to resupply?

2. What game does Maturin believe cricket resembles?

3. What is Villiers to Maturin?

4. Where does Maturin drag the corpse(s)?

5. Who rescues Aubrey from making a serious faux pas?

(see the answer key)

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