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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. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?
(a) Dyed pellets.
(b) Poisonous seeds.
(c) Poisonous insects.
(d) Lead pellets.

2. What is the name of Dundas's ship?
(a) Valor.
(b) Excellent.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Strength.

3. What is Thornton desperate for after his time on the blockade?
(a) Word from his family.
(b) Peace.
(c) Some combat.
(d) To be on land.

4. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) Demoted to a trade ship.
(b) Unfit for duty.
(c) Challenged.
(d) In need of repair.

5. What is Latham's ship called?
(a) Exile.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Astonished.
(d) Expert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?

2. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?

3. Where is Maturin called away to?

4. Who is badly injured after the run-in with the Jemmapes?

5. What is important for Aubrey to know about the potentates he will be meeting with?

(see the answer key)

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