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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) Make a sound.
(b) Fly their flag.
(c) Fire first.
(d) Shine any lights.

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

3. What kind of patient is Maturin?
(a) Impatient and angry.
(b) Patient and kind.
(c) Loud and painful.
(d) Scared and nervous.

4. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?
(a) Water barrels.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) New uniforms.
(d) New guns.

5. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?
(a) For some training.
(b) To get medical attention.
(c) To accompany Thornton to land.
(d) For some political discussion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Aubrey combat his loneliness when Maturin is gone?

3. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

4. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?

5. How does the narrator describe Maturin?

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