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

3. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A suicide mission.
(b) A parenthesis.
(c) A punishment.
(d) A lesson in patience.

4. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?
(a) 88.
(b) 58.
(c) 74.
(d) 64.

5. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) Many people recognize it readily.
(b) It was used by pirates for some time.
(c) Many corners were cut in the building of it.
(d) It has many guns on it.

6. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?
(a) Gunpowder.
(b) New guns.
(c) Water barrels.
(d) New uniforms.

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

8. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?
(a) Hair.
(b) Patience.
(c) Humor.
(d) Malice.

9. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) A cold front.
(b) Strong winds.
(c) Strange currents.
(d) An insect hoarde.

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

11. Where is Maturin called away to?
(a) Spain.
(b) India.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

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

13. What region is Thornton most worried about with the blockade?
(a) The Ionian region.
(b) The Mediterranean region.
(c) The French region.
(d) The Baltic region.

14. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?
(a) He trained Babbington.
(b) He was on trial with him once.
(c) He went to school with him.
(d) They fought in the war together.

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