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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 Harte give Aubrey the mission of meeting with the potentates?
(a) He wants Aubrey out of the way.
(b) He knows Aubrey will succeed.
(c) He needs an opening in the blockade.
(d) He hates Aubrey.

2. What does Thornton tell captains in the blockade to do once the French have broken through?
(a) Follow his lead.
(b) Act independantly.
(c) Keep the blockade.
(d) Enact the spy catcher plan.

3. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?
(a) To get medical attention.
(b) To accompany Thornton to land.
(c) For some political discussion.
(d) For some training.

4. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?
(a) Miami.
(b) Plymouth.
(c) Augusta.
(d) New Hampshire.

5. What does Thornton talk to Maturin about during their visit together?
(a) Politics.
(b) All of these.
(c) Aubrey's health.
(d) How the blockade is working.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

2. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?

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

4. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?

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

(see the answer key)

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