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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. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He seems friendly.
(b) He has seen this man before.
(c) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(d) He has no nautical skill.

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

3. Who is England at conflict with in this book?
(a) Germany.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) India.

4. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Severus.
(c) Sylvan.
(d) Scott.

5. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?
(a) Poisonous insects.
(b) Dyed pellets.
(c) Poisonous seeds.
(d) Lead pellets.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

3. Where do the French escape into after the conflict at the blockade?

4. What do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?

5. Why do birds land on the ship?

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