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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 Thornton choose to go home after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) He lost the battle.
(b) He has been ordered to do so.
(c) He is too weary to continue.
(d) His contracted time at duty has lapsed.

2. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?
(a) Interviews the crew.
(b) Inventories all the provisions.
(c) Inspects every room.
(d) Takes a long sleep.

3. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) In need of repair.
(b) Demoted to a trade ship.
(c) Challenged.
(d) Unfit for duty.

4. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?
(a) He knows it will have brought mail.
(b) He likes Latham.
(c) It used to be his ship.
(d) It means relief for his ship.

5. What hits Maturin on the head?
(a) A cannon.
(b) A brick.
(c) A block of wood.
(d) A water barrel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is important for Aubrey to know about the potentates he will be meeting with?

2. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?

3. Where is Graham from?

4. What is Thornton desperate for after his time on the blockade?

5. What does Aubrey do to the bottom of the sinking Worcester?

(see the answer key)

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