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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 Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?
(a) It used to be his ship.
(b) He likes Latham.
(c) He knows it will have brought mail.
(d) It means relief for his ship.

2. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Davis.
(d) Harte.

3. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His linguistic skills.
(b) His strategy.
(c) His memory.
(d) His judgement.

4. What does Aubrey do when Maturin is not at the rendezvous point?
(a) Goes looking for an old lover.
(b) Sends a foraging party to shore.
(c) Starts some music on the ship.
(d) Catches up on paperwork.

5. What do Aubrey and Dundas talk about when they hold a ship visit?
(a) Politics.
(b) How the blockade is working.
(c) All of these.
(d) Thornton's health.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?

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

3. What is Davis very skilled in?

4. Where is Thornton waiting for Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?

5. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?

(see the answer key)

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