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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 is Latham's ship called?
(a) Astonished.
(b) Exile.
(c) Expert.
(d) Surprise.

2. How does Aubrey combat his loneliness when Maturin is gone?
(a) Does practice runs.
(b) Doubles his watch times.
(c) Writes letters.
(d) Drinks.

3. What do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?
(a) Throw them overboard.
(b) Kill them for food.
(c) Kick and stomp on them.
(d) Capture them in cages.

4. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Parson.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Shipmate.

5. How did Aubrey once save Davis?
(a) He kept him from committing suicide.
(b) He fought off an attack on Davis.
(c) He stopped an execution.
(d) He saved him from drowning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

2. What ship does Aubrey take with him on his new duty after leaving the blockade?

3. What is the Worcester crew made up of?

4. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?

5. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?

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