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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. What does Maturin do for the Navy?
(a) He is a cartographer.
(b) He is a secret agent.
(c) He is a sailor.
(d) All of these.

2. Who is badly injured after the run-in with the Jemmapes?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Barrett.
(c) Mettow.
(d) Pullings.

3. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) One of the Forty Thieves.
(b) The Trap.
(c) The Avenger.
(d) The Bait and Thief.

4. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Second Lieutenant.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Commandant.

5. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is too bold.
(c) He is a coward.
(d) He is following orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?

2. Where is Maturin called away to?

3. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

4. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?

5. What disappoints Aubrey as he leaves the harbor where the French were anchored?

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