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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 do birds land on the ship?
(a) They need a rest.
(b) They need food.
(c) They think the mast is a tree.
(d) They see water.

2. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His memory.
(b) His strategy.
(c) His linguistic skills.
(d) His judgement.

3. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) The hospital.
(b) A tropical trip.
(c) Debtor's prison.
(d) A care center.

4. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?
(a) The balls don't go far.
(b) The sparks are in colors.
(c) They aim at birds.
(d) They almost sink the ship.

5. What is the Worcester crew made up of?
(a) Prisoners.
(b) Lunatics.
(c) All of these.
(d) Luckless sailors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey wrap the sinking hull with?

2. What kind of harbor is a French consort anchored in?

3. What do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?

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

5. What shatters the internal structure of the Worcester?

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