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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. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) He chooses to do so.
(b) It is the fashion of the time.
(c) It saves them money.
(d) She has commanded him to.

2. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?
(a) His debt.
(b) His treatment of his new wife.
(c) All of these.
(d) His political impropriety.

3. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?
(a) Not having his official papers.
(b) Not having luggage.
(c) Making the Captain mad.
(d) Being late.

4. What does Thornton threaten Aubrey with when he returns to the blockade?
(a) A fine.
(b) A flogging.
(c) A court marshall.
(d) A demotion.

5. Who rescues Graham?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Thornton.
(d) Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappoints Aubrey as he leaves the harbor where the French were anchored?

2. What ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?

3. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?

4. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?

5. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?

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