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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. What does Maturin do for the Navy?
(a) He is a secret agent.
(b) He is a sailor.
(c) He is a cartographer.
(d) All of these.

2. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He bangs up his legs.
(b) He drops his luggage.
(c) He is mocked by the crew.
(d) He gets dipped in the sea.

3. What does Thornton threaten Aubrey with when he returns to the blockade?
(a) A flogging.
(b) A demotion.
(c) A fine.
(d) A court marshall.

4. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?
(a) Seagulls.
(b) Quail.
(c) Cranes.
(d) Crows.

5. Who gets mad about the treatment of the birds that land on the ship?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Martin.
(c) Graham.
(d) Thornton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of harbor is a French consort anchored in?

2. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?

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

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

5. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?

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