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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. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) A dead man is the captain.
(b) They are breaking a treaty.
(c) They are being attacked by pirates.
(d) They have a new secret weapon.

2. What is the Worcester crew made up of?
(a) All of these.
(b) Lunatics.
(c) Luckless sailors.
(d) Prisoners.

3. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(b) So the crew can practice shooting.
(c) So he can rest easy.
(d) So they look the part.

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

5. How does Aubrey feel when Maturin is called away?
(a) Isolated.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?

2. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

3. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?

4. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

5. How does Maturin protect Yeats?

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