4. Why do birds land on the ship?
(a) They need a rest.
(b) They think the mast is a tree.
(c) They need food.
(d) They see water.

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

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

7. Where is Maturin called away to?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) India.

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

9. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?
(a) He likes him.
(b) He doesn't have strong feelings either way?
(c) He hates him.
(d) He distrusts him.

10. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?
(a) He is richer than they.
(b) He is favored by the captain.
(c) He is quiet and morose.
(d) He is late to board.

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

12. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) Commandant.
(c) General.
(d) Captain.

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

14. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is drunk.

15. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?
(a) Dyed pellets.
(b) Poisonous insects.
(c) Poisonous seeds.
(d) Lead pellets.