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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. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) Commandant.
(c) Captain.
(d) General.

2. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Captain.
(c) Admiral.
(d) General.

3. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They were enemies in the past.
(b) They are complete opposites.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are co-workers.

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?
(a) Germany.
(b) America.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

5. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Maturin protect Yeats?

3. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?

4. Who orders the crew to leave the birds alone?

5. Where is Maturin called away to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprises Aubrey when he meets Thornton?

2. What does Aubrey do for the ship that impresses his crew?

3. Why is a blockade duty so wearing on a ship and its crew?

4. What is Maturin's job?

5. How is Maturin wounded?

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

7. Why does Aubrey avoid Maturin when he first comes aboard the ship?

8. Why does Aubrey choose to captain the Worcester even though he doesn't want to?

9. Please explain the relationship between Maturin and his wife.

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

(see the answer keys)

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