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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?
(a) He knows it will have brought mail.
(b) It used to be his ship.
(c) He likes Latham.
(d) It means relief for his ship.

2. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So they look the part.
(b) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(c) So he can rest easy.
(d) So the crew can practice shooting.

3. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?
(a) Brahms.
(b) Beller.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Bach.

4. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) An insect hoarde.
(b) Strong winds.
(c) A cold front.
(d) Strange currents.

5. How many potentates will Aubrey have to deal with on his new ship?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What region is Thornton most worried about with the blockade?

2. What hits Maturin on the head?

3. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?

4. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?

5. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?

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