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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 diminishes Martin's love for the Navy?
(a) Getting shot at.
(b) Witnessing floggings.
(c) Going thirsty at sea.
(d) Seeing a man die.

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

3. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) Strong winds.
(b) Strange currents.
(c) A cold front.
(d) An insect hoarde.

4. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(b) So he can rest easy.
(c) So the crew can practice shooting.
(d) So they look the part.

5. Where is Graham specifically educated about?
(a) The United Kingdom.
(b) All waterways.
(c) The Celtic religious sects.
(d) The Ionian region.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Graham from?

2. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?

3. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?

4. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

5. Why does Aubrey make a certain restriction when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?

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