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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 is Davis very skilled in?
(a) Getting around bureaucratics.
(b) Tying knots.
(c) Charting courses.
(d) Combat.

2. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?
(a) His job with the Navy.
(b) His scientific studies.
(c) His publishing tours.
(d) His bouts of sickness.

3. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) They have less food to eat.
(b) Parsons bring bad luck.
(c) Their ship is already too crowded.
(d) Admirals will be watching their every move.

4. What ship does Aubrey take with him on his new duty after leaving the blockade?
(a) The Flame Thrower.
(b) The Polyphemus.
(c) The Surprise.
(d) The Excellent.

5. What is Babbington's ship called?
(a) Mermaid.
(b) Centaur.
(c) Fairie.
(d) Dryad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?

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

3. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

4. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?

5. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

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