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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. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) All the paperwork.
(b) A storm.
(c) His seasickness.
(d) The crew.

2. Why does someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?
(a) It is a huge distraction.
(b) It makes a big mess.
(c) They act without orders or permission.
(d) He is a naturalist.

3. What is Latham's ship called?
(a) Expert.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Astonished.
(d) Exile.

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

5. What does the crew have to pay most attention to during a storm?
(a) The sails.
(b) The cargo hold.
(c) The leaks.
(d) The mast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hits Maturin on the head?

2. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?

3. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

4. What is the Worcester crew made up of?

5. What does Thornton talk to Maturin about during their visit together?

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