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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. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Davis.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Harte.

2. Why does Harte give Aubrey the mission of meeting with the potentates?
(a) He knows Aubrey will succeed.
(b) He needs an opening in the blockade.
(c) He wants Aubrey out of the way.
(d) He hates Aubrey.

3. Where is Graham from?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Wales.
(c) Finland.
(d) Ireland.

4. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has no nautical skill.
(b) He seems friendly.
(c) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(d) He has seen this man before.

5. What is different on every ship?
(a) The kind of wood.
(b) The ropes and knots.
(c) The sail mechanisms.
(d) The layout.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?

2. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?

3. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

4. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?

5. What is most harmful to the Worcester while on blockade duty?

(see the answer key)

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