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

2. What region is Thornton most worried about with the blockade?
(a) The Baltic region.
(b) The French region.
(c) The Mediterranean region.
(d) The Ionian region.

3. What kind of sickness does Aubrey get while Maturin is gone?
(a) A rash.
(b) A cold.
(c) Gout in his foot.
(d) A gash on his arm.

4. What kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Archery.
(c) Target shooting.
(d) Memorization.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aubrey do when Maturin is not at the rendezvous point?

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

4. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?

5. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?

(see the answer key)

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