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

2. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has no nautical skill.
(b) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(c) He seems friendly.
(d) He has seen this man before.

3. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?
(a) Gets the mission papers.
(b) Gets a full crew.
(c) Drops off the first Parson.
(d) Fills up the cargo-hold.

4. How does Maturin protect Yeats?
(a) He declares him medically unfit.
(b) He assigns him as his assistant.
(c) He puts him in the brig.
(d) He gives him the early shift.

5. What is most harmful to the Worcester while on blockade duty?
(a) Rust.
(b) Bombings.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) Poor maintenance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?

2. What is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?

3. What is Davis very skilled in?

4. What ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?

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

(see the answer key)

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