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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. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?
(a) He needs the all clear signal.
(b) He is waiting for Maturin.
(c) He needs a favorable wind.
(d) He is waiting for his paper.

2. How does Thornton feel about ship visiting?
(a) He encourages it.
(b) He does not like it.
(c) He says it depends on which ships do it.
(d) He doesn't care.

3. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Severus.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Sylvan.
(d) Scott.

4. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) They have a new secret weapon.
(b) A dead man is the captain.
(c) They are being attacked by pirates.
(d) They are breaking a treaty.

5. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Commandant.
(d) Second Lieutenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

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

3. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?

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

5. What is Latham's ship called?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Somers a danger to the whole ship?

2. What is the Worcester's nickname, and why?

3. What does Aubrey do for the ship that impresses his crew?

4. What format is Chapter 4 set up in?

5. How do the crew feel about the Worcester, and why?

6. What happens when Maturin boards the Worcester?

7. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

8. Why does Thornton choose to focus so much on the Ionian region?

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

10. What two events in this chapter cheer up Aubrey?

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