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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 Mitchell's title in the Navy?
(a) Commander.
(b) Admiral.
(c) General.
(d) Captain.

2. Why do birds land on the ship?
(a) They need a rest.
(b) They think the mast is a tree.
(c) They see water.
(d) They need food.

3. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?
(a) All of these.
(b) His treatment of his new wife.
(c) His debt.
(d) His political impropriety.

4. What ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Dryad.
(c) Excellent.
(d) Prometheus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?

2. Who is Aubrey commanded to deliver on his new ship?

3. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?

4. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?

5. Who is killed when the Suprise attacks the French's rear?

(see the answer key)

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