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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 is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?
(a) Scout out a new position of strength.
(b) Confront enemy shores.
(c) Pick up Maturin.
(d) Deliver a political delegation.

2. Who gets mad about the treatment of the birds that land on the ship?
(a) Thornton.
(b) Graham.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Martin.

3. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?
(a) Being late.
(b) Not having his official papers.
(c) Not having luggage.
(d) Making the Captain mad.

4. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) Fire first.
(b) Fly their flag.
(c) Make a sound.
(d) Shine any lights.

5. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?
(a) He thinks it is beneath him.
(b) He wants to stay home.
(c) He has been on it before.
(d) He knows it will get into danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ships does Aubrey take with his as he heads to meet with the potentates?

2. What happens when morale drops on the Worcester?

3. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

4. What is Mitchell's title in the Navy?

5. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?

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