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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 is the Worcester crew made up of?
(a) Luckless sailors.
(b) All of these.
(c) Prisoners.
(d) Lunatics.

2. Why is Thornton angry with Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?
(a) He violated neutrality rules.
(b) He was late returning.
(c) He tried to rile up the French.
(d) He did not engage the French.

3. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is following orders.
(c) He is too bold.
(d) He is a coward.

4. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They were enemies in the past.
(b) They are co-workers.
(c) They are complete opposites.
(d) They are best friends.

5. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?
(a) The Indies.
(b) The Red Sea.
(c) The Baltic.
(d) The Mediterranean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

2. What is Davis very skilled in?

3. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

4. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

5. What is Aubrey's first name?

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