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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 ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?
(a) Aubrey gets sick.
(b) She is in a relationship.
(c) Maturin appears.
(d) Shots are heard.

2. How does Aubrey know Mercedes?
(a) They are old lovers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They were at school together.
(d) They are business associates.

3. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) His seasickness.
(b) All the paperwork.
(c) The crew.
(d) A storm.

4. Who is Aubrey commanded to deliver on his new ship?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Martin.
(c) Thornton.
(d) Graham.

5. What ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?
(a) Excellent.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Dryad.
(d) Prometheus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?

2. What does Aubrey do to the bottom of the sinking Worcester?

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

4. Why is Thornton angry with Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?

5. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?

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