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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 is different on every ship?
(a) The ropes and knots.
(b) The layout.
(c) The sail mechanisms.
(d) The kind of wood.

2. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?
(a) Takes a long sleep.
(b) Interviews the crew.
(c) Inventories all the provisions.
(d) Inspects every room.

3. What is most harmful to the Worcester while on blockade duty?
(a) Bombings.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) Rust.
(d) Poor maintenance.

4. How does Harte feel about Aubrey?
(a) He respects him.
(b) He hates him.
(c) He likes him.
(d) He is suspicious of him.

5. What does the narrator say is the better part of valor?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Discretion.
(d) Mercy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?

2. Who did Babbington rescue during the blockade battle?

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

4. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

5. Who picks the first potentate to meet with?

(see the answer key)

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