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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?
(a) The Mediterranean.
(b) The Baltic.
(c) The Red Sea.
(d) The Indies.

2. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Sylvan.
(b) Scott.
(c) Severus.
(d) Stephen.

3. Why does someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?
(a) It is a huge distraction.
(b) It makes a big mess.
(c) They act without orders or permission.
(d) He is a naturalist.

4. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?
(a) The personalities of the crew.
(b) What the mission will be.
(c) Other officers.
(d) All of these.

5. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?
(a) It means relief for his ship.
(b) He likes Latham.
(c) He knows it will have brought mail.
(d) It used to be his ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?

2. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?

3. What kind of patient is Maturin?

4. Who is England at conflict with in this book?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does blockade duty entail?

2. Why is Maturin excited to sail on the Worcester?

3. How is Maturin wounded?

4. What is the mission the Worcester has been sent on?

5. What happens when a strong wind blows birds over the ship?

6. What surprises Aubrey when he meets Thornton?

7. What two events in this chapter cheer up Aubrey?

8. How do the crew feel about the Worcester, and why?

9. What happens when Maturin boards the Worcester?

10. What does Aubrey do for the ship that impresses his crew?

(see the answer keys)

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