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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 delay setting sail on the Worcester?
(a) He needs a favorable wind.
(b) He is waiting for Maturin.
(c) He is waiting for his paper.
(d) He needs the all clear signal.

2. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Senior Lieutenant.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Major.
(d) Sergeant.

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

4. What does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) A mistake.
(b) A necessary evil.
(c) A farce.
(d) A delegation.

5. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) It is the fashion of the time.
(b) It saves them money.
(c) She has commanded him to.
(d) He chooses to do so.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Thornton feel about ship visiting?

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

4. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

5. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?

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