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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 ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Dryad.
(c) Prometheus.
(d) Excellent.

2. What allows the French to break through the blockade?
(a) A big storm.
(b) A break in the blockade.
(c) A neutral ally helping them.
(d) A night-time maneuver.

3. What surprises Aubrey when he sees the Drayad after the battle?
(a) There is a hole in the hull.
(b) A French flag is flying.
(c) There are dead bodies on the deck.
(d) There are women on board.

4. What does the Worcester do when the French break through the blockade?
(a) Gathers armaments.
(b) Sends a message.
(c) Gives chase.
(d) Fires on them.

5. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has seen this man before.
(b) He seems friendly.
(c) He has no nautical skill.
(d) He is still angry with Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?

2. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?

3. Who gets mad about the treatment of the birds that land on the ship?

4. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?

5. How many potentates will Aubrey have to deal with on his new ship?

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