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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) Strange currents.
(b) An insect hoarde.
(c) Strong winds.
(d) A cold front.

2. What does Thornton threaten Aubrey with when he returns to the blockade?
(a) A fine.
(b) A demotion.
(c) A court marshall.
(d) A flogging.

3. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Captain.
(c) Admiral.
(d) General.

4. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?
(a) Patience.
(b) Hair.
(c) Humor.
(d) Malice.

5. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He bangs up his legs.
(b) He is mocked by the crew.
(c) He drops his luggage.
(d) He gets dipped in the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin's first name?

2. What ship does Aubrey take with him on his new duty after leaving the blockade?

3. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?

4. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

5. What kind of harbor is a French consort anchored in?

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