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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 does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?
(a) Spare wood.
(b) Practice powder.
(c) Ammunition.
(d) Water.

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

3. Why does Aubrey make a certain restriction when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) It would put them behind schedule.
(b) He doesn't want to ruin the harbor's neutrality.
(c) He knows he can't take them.
(d) It would ruin the plan.

4. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) They are being attacked by pirates.
(b) They have a new secret weapon.
(c) A dead man is the captain.
(d) They are breaking a treaty.

5. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) A care center.
(b) The hospital.
(c) A tropical trip.
(d) Debtor's prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?

2. How does Davis view being under Aubrey's command?

3. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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