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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many ships does Aubrey take with his as he heads to meet with the potentates?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. How many potentates will Aubrey have to deal with on his new ship?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

3. What does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) A mistake.
(b) A farce.
(c) A delegation.
(d) A necessary evil.

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

5. What does Aubrey do to the bottom of the sinking Worcester?
(a) Wraps it.
(b) Boards it off.
(c) Fothers it.
(d) Buoys it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?

2. How does Harte feel about Aubrey?

3. Where is Thornton waiting for Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?

4. How does Aubrey know Mercedes?

5. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?

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