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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 has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) It was used by pirates for some time.
(b) It has many guns on it.
(c) Many corners were cut in the building of it.
(d) Many people recognize it readily.

2. What kind of sickness does Aubrey get while Maturin is gone?
(a) Gout in his foot.
(b) A gash on his arm.
(c) A cold.
(d) A rash.

3. Why is Thornton angry with Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?
(a) He did not engage the French.
(b) He tried to rile up the French.
(c) He was late returning.
(d) He violated neutrality rules.

4. What does Yeats say will ruin him?
(a) Impressments.
(b) Tobacco spit.
(c) Salt water.
(d) Nausea.

5. What is Davis very skilled in?
(a) Charting courses.
(b) Getting around bureaucratics.
(c) Tying knots.
(d) Combat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Dundas's ship?

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

4. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?

5. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

(see the answer key)

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