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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 do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?
(a) Throw them overboard.
(b) Kick and stomp on them.
(c) Kill them for food.
(d) Capture them in cages.

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

3. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) The Avenger.
(b) The Bait and Thief.
(c) The Trap.
(d) One of the Forty Thieves.

4. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has seen this man before.
(b) He has no nautical skill.
(c) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(d) He seems friendly.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?

3. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?

4. What does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?

5. What diminishes Martin's love for the Navy?

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