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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. Why do birds land on the ship?
(a) They need food.
(b) They need a rest.
(c) They see water.
(d) They think the mast is a tree.

2. What happens when morale drops on the Worcester?
(a) Disobedience flourishes.
(b) Sickness comes in.
(c) All of these.
(d) Fighting starts.

3. What kind of harbor is a French consort anchored in?
(a) A neutral harbor.
(b) A French harbor.
(c) A natural reef protected harbor.
(d) A Spanish harbor.

4. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) A storm.
(b) His seasickness.
(c) All the paperwork.
(d) The crew.

5. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?
(a) Poisonous insects.
(b) Dyed pellets.
(c) Poisonous seeds.
(d) Lead pellets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?

2. How does Davis view being under Aubrey's command?

3. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?

4. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?

5. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?

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