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

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

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

4. What do Aubrey and Dundas talk about when they hold a ship visit?
(a) All of these.
(b) How the blockade is working.
(c) Thornton's health.
(d) Politics.

5. What does the Worcester do when the French break through the blockade?
(a) Fires on them.
(b) Gathers armaments.
(c) Sends a message.
(d) Gives chase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What forces the Worcester to leave the blockade?

2. What ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?

3. What does the crew have to pay most attention to during a storm?

4. What is different on every ship?

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

(see the answer key)

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