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

2. How do the crew feel during the blockade duty?
(a) Bored.
(b) Excited.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Annoyed.

3. What does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?
(a) Ammunition.
(b) Practice powder.
(c) Water.
(d) Spare wood.

4. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?
(a) He likes him.
(b) He doesn't have strong feelings either way?
(c) He distrusts him.
(d) He hates him.

5. How does Aubrey combat his loneliness when Maturin is gone?
(a) Does practice runs.
(b) Doubles his watch times.
(c) Drinks.
(d) Writes letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?

2. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?

3. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

4. How does Thornton feel about ship visiting?

5. Why do birds land on the ship?

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