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

2. What kind of harbor is a French consort anchored in?
(a) A Spanish harbor.
(b) A neutral harbor.
(c) A French harbor.
(d) A natural reef protected harbor.

3. What does Maturin's wife like to do?
(a) Go to the theater.
(b) Travel.
(c) Listen to him read.
(d) Throw parties.

4. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is too bold.
(b) He is following orders.
(c) He is a coward.
(d) He is insane.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?

2. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?

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

4. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

5. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?

(see the answer key)

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