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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?
(a) He has always been very energetic.
(b) He seems to have improved overnight.
(c) He saw all the medicines he is taking.
(d) It seems as though he is hiding something.

2. Why does Aubrey make a certain restriction when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) He knows he can't take them.
(b) He doesn't want to ruin the harbor's neutrality.
(c) It would put them behind schedule.
(d) It would ruin the plan.

3. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?
(a) The Baltic.
(b) The Red Sea.
(c) The Mediterranean.
(d) The Indies.

4. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Second Lieutenant.
(d) Commandant.

5. What happens to make Maturin deathly ill after he is hit in the head?
(a) Bad stitches.
(b) An infection.
(c) Spells of dizzyness.
(d) Loss of blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Worcester crew made up of?

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

3. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

4. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?

5. How does Aubrey combat his loneliness when Maturin is gone?

(see the answer key)

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