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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. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?
(a) Harte.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Davis.
(d) Maturin.

2. How does Maturin protect Yeats?
(a) He puts him in the brig.
(b) He gives him the early shift.
(c) He assigns him as his assistant.
(d) He declares him medically unfit.

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

4. How many potentates will Aubrey have to deal with on his new ship?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His judgement.
(b) His memory.
(c) His linguistic skills.
(d) His strategy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do to the bottom of the sinking Worcester?

2. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?

3. Where is the Jemmapes from?

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

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

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