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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. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He bangs up his legs.
(b) He is mocked by the crew.
(c) He gets dipped in the sea.
(d) He drops his luggage.

2. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A suicide mission.
(b) A parenthesis.
(c) A punishment.
(d) A lesson in patience.

3. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?
(a) Shots are heard.
(b) Maturin appears.
(c) She is in a relationship.
(d) Aubrey gets sick.

4. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) Their ship is already too crowded.
(b) Admirals will be watching their every move.
(c) Parsons bring bad luck.
(d) They have less food to eat.

5. What hits Maturin on the head?
(a) A block of wood.
(b) A brick.
(c) A cannon.
(d) A water barrel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

2. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

3. Who gets mad about the treatment of the birds that land on the ship?

4. What is Latham's ship called?

5. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?

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