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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?
(a) Parsons.
(b) Businessmen.
(c) Admirals.
(d) Soldiers.

2. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?
(a) To get proper training.
(b) To help with the birds.
(c) As a punishment.
(d) As a trade for Somers.

3. Where is Graham from?
(a) Finland.
(b) Wales.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Ireland.

4. What happens to make Maturin deathly ill after he is hit in the head?
(a) Spells of dizzyness.
(b) Bad stitches.
(c) An infection.
(d) Loss of blood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders the crew to leave the birds alone?

2. Where is Graham specifically educated about?

3. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?

4. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

5. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does blockade duty entail?

2. What happens when a strong wind blows birds over the ship?

3. What is the mission the Worcester has been sent on?

4. Please explain the relationship between Maturin and his wife.

5. How does Martin convince people to not hurt the birds?

6. Why is Maturin excited to sail on the Worcester?

7. What is strange about the practice runs done at sea with the cannons?

8. What surprises Aubrey when he meets Thornton?

9. What causes the Jemmapes to flee from the altercation with the Worcester?

10. What about Martin does Maturin not like, and what does he do about this?

(see the answer keys)

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