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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do birds land on the ship?
(a) They need a rest.
(b) They see water.
(c) They need food.
(d) They think the mast is a tree.

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

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

4. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?
(a) Somers.
(b) Dundas.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Mowett.

5. How does Thornton feel about ship visiting?
(a) He encourages it.
(b) He does not like it.
(c) He doesn't care.
(d) He says it depends on which ships do it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Maturin's first name?

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

4. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?

5. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?

(see the answer key)

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