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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 has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) Many corners were cut in the building of it.
(b) It was used by pirates for some time.
(c) It has many guns on it.
(d) Many people recognize it readily.

2. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?
(a) Mowett.
(b) Dundas.
(c) Somers.
(d) Maturin.

3. Where does Aubrey take Maturin after leaving Mercedes?
(a) A political meeting.
(b) A bar.
(c) The front lines.
(d) A safe harbor.

4. What does Yeats say will ruin him?
(a) Tobacco spit.
(b) Nausea.
(c) Salt water.
(d) Impressments.

5. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?
(a) He trained Babbington.
(b) He was on trial with him once.
(c) They fought in the war together.
(d) He went to school with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Aubrey feel when Maturin is called away?

3. What is Maturin's occupation?

4. What kind of patient is Maturin?

5. What kind of sickness does Aubrey get while Maturin is gone?

(see the answer key)

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