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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?
(a) His publishing tours.
(b) His bouts of sickness.
(c) His job with the Navy.
(d) His scientific studies.

2. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?
(a) Misinterpretations.
(b) Unexperienced agents.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) A spy.

3. How do the crew feel during the blockade duty?
(a) Bored.
(b) Excited.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Depressed.

4. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) His seasickness.
(b) All the paperwork.
(c) The crew.
(d) A storm.

5. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They are complete opposites.
(b) They are best friends.
(c) They were enemies in the past.
(d) They are co-workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when morale drops on the Worcester?

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

3. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?

4. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?

5. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?

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