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

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

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

4. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) It is the fashion of the time.
(b) It saves them money.
(c) She has commanded him to.
(d) He chooses to do so.

5. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) A cold front.
(b) Strong winds.
(c) Strange currents.
(d) An insect hoarde.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

2. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?

3. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

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

5. What hits Maturin on the head?

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