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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?
(a) The flag being flown.
(b) The eery silence.
(c) The loud boom.
(d) The colored sparks.

2. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?
(a) Nautical elements.
(b) British history.
(c) Religion.
(d) Science.

3. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) Many people recognize it readily.
(b) It has many guns on it.
(c) It was used by pirates for some time.
(d) Many corners were cut in the building of it.

4. Who orders the crew to leave the birds alone?
(a) Graham.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Thornton.
(d) Pullings.

5. What do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?
(a) Capture them in cages.
(b) Kill them for food.
(c) Kick and stomp on them.
(d) Throw them overboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Babbington's ship called?

2. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?

3. What is the name of Dundas's ship?

4. Where is Graham specifically educated about?

5. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

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