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

2. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) She has commanded him to.
(b) He chooses to do so.
(c) It is the fashion of the time.
(d) It saves them money.

3. Who rescues Graham?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Thornton.

4. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) Fly their flag.
(b) Make a sound.
(c) Fire first.
(d) Shine any lights.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

3. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?

5. How does Aubrey know Mercedes?

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