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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 does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) A necessary evil.
(b) A farce.
(c) A mistake.
(d) A delegation.

2. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?
(a) To help with the birds.
(b) As a trade for Somers.
(c) As a punishment.
(d) To get proper training.

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

4. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?
(a) General.
(b) Captain.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Commandant.

5. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) She has commanded him to.
(b) It is the fashion of the time.
(c) He chooses to do so.
(d) It saves them money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?

2. Where is Maturin called away to?

3. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?

4. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?

5. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?

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