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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 someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?
(a) It makes a big mess.
(b) He is a naturalist.
(c) It is a huge distraction.
(d) They act without orders or permission.

2. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A suicide mission.
(b) A parenthesis.
(c) A punishment.
(d) A lesson in patience.

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

4. Where is Maturin called away to?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) India.
(d) Spain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?

2. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?

3. Where is the Jemmapes from?

4. Who is Maturin supposed to meet with at the clandestine rendezvous?

5. What kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?

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