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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 does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(b) He has no nautical skill.
(c) He has seen this man before.
(d) He seems friendly.

2. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?
(a) New uniforms.
(b) Water barrels.
(c) New guns.
(d) Gunpowder.

3. What does Thornton talk to Maturin about during their visit together?
(a) Aubrey's health.
(b) All of these.
(c) How the blockade is working.
(d) Politics.

4. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?
(a) She is slow.
(b) She is old.
(c) She is moldy.
(d) She is leaky.

5. What is Graham's job on the ship?
(a) War strategist.
(b) Parson.
(c) Political advisor.
(d) Surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?

2. What is Babbington's ship called?

3. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

4. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?

5. Who orders the crew to leave the birds alone?

(see the answer key)

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