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

2. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?
(a) 74.
(b) 64.
(c) 58.
(d) 88.

3. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?
(a) To get proper training.
(b) As a punishment.
(c) As a trade for Somers.
(d) To help with the birds.

4. How did Aubrey once save Davis?
(a) He fought off an attack on Davis.
(b) He saved him from drowning.
(c) He stopped an execution.
(d) He kept him from committing suicide.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?

2. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?

3. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?

4. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?

5. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?

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