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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. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(b) He seems friendly.
(c) He has seen this man before.
(d) He has no nautical skill.

2. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is angry.

3. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) His seasickness.
(b) The crew.
(c) A storm.
(d) All the paperwork.

4. What does Aubrey wrap the sinking hull with?
(a) Cable.
(b) Linen.
(c) Tar and gum.
(d) A sail.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Aubrey commanded to go after he gets a new ship?

3. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?

4. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?

5. What allows the French to break through the blockade?

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