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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 kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?
(a) Archery.
(b) Memorization.
(c) Target shooting.
(d) Poetry.

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

3. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So they look the part.
(b) So the crew can practice shooting.
(c) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(d) So he can rest easy.

4. Why does Thornton choose to go home after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) He lost the battle.
(b) He is too weary to continue.
(c) He has been ordered to do so.
(d) His contracted time at duty has lapsed.

5. What does Thornton talk to Maturin about during their visit together?
(a) Aubrey's health.
(b) How the blockade is working.
(c) All of these.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ships does Aubrey take with his as he heads to meet with the potentates?

2. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?

3. What is Mitchell's title in the Navy?

4. Who picks the first potentate to meet with?

5. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?

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