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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?
(a) To help with the birds.
(b) To get proper training.
(c) As a trade for Somers.
(d) As a punishment.

2. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Banker.
(b) Writer.
(c) Scientist.
(d) Sailor.

3. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So the crew can practice shooting.
(b) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(c) So he can rest easy.
(d) So they look the part.

4. What is Babbington's ship called?
(a) Fairie.
(b) Centaur.
(c) Dryad.
(d) Mermaid.

5. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?
(a) Gets the mission papers.
(b) Drops off the first Parson.
(c) Fills up the cargo-hold.
(d) Gets a full crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets mad about the treatment of the birds that land on the ship?

2. What is Maturin's first name?

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

4. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

5. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Aubrey and Maturin discuss about music?

2. What happens when a strong wind blows birds over the ship?

3. What does Aubrey do while he waits for the ship of powder to arrive?

4. What does Aubrey do to try and save the sinking Worcester?

5. What causes the Jemmapes to flee from the altercation with the Worcester?

6. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

7. How do the crew feel about the Worcester, and why?

8. How does Martin convince people to not hurt the birds?

9. Why is it so surprising that Aubrey is able to defeat Mustapha?

10. What is the political climate like in the Ionian Region at this time?

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