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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 does Thornton talk to Maturin about during their visit together?
(a) How the blockade is working.
(b) Politics.
(c) Aubrey's health.
(d) All of these.

2. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) The Trap.
(b) One of the Forty Thieves.
(c) The Bait and Thief.
(d) The Avenger.

3. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?
(a) To help with the birds.
(b) To get proper training.
(c) As a trade for Somers.
(d) As a punishment.

4. What does Maturin's wife like to do?
(a) Go to the theater.
(b) Listen to him read.
(c) Travel.
(d) Throw parties.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of patient is Maturin?

2. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?

3. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?

4. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

5. What ship does Aubrey take with him on his new duty after leaving the blockade?

(see the answer key)

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