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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. Why does someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?
(a) It is a huge distraction.
(b) It makes a big mess.
(c) He is a naturalist.
(d) They act without orders or permission.

2. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?
(a) For some training.
(b) To accompany Thornton to land.
(c) To get medical attention.
(d) For some political discussion.

3. Where do the French escape into after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) A coral reef.
(b) Toulon.
(c) A port.
(d) A Harbor.

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?
(a) Italy.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin's occupation?

2. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?

3. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

4. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

5. Where is Aubrey able to rendezvous with Maturin?

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