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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 the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) The Avenger.
(b) The Trap.
(c) The Bait and Thief.
(d) One of the Forty Thieves.

2. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?
(a) The balls don't go far.
(b) The sparks are in colors.
(c) They almost sink the ship.
(d) They aim at birds.

3. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A punishment.
(b) A suicide mission.
(c) A lesson in patience.
(d) A parenthesis.

4. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?
(a) He is losing his memory.
(b) His wife is sick.
(c) He is deep in debt.
(d) He has a terminal disease.

5. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So they look the part.
(b) So the crew can practice shooting.
(c) So he can rest easy.
(d) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of regions is Aubrey told to be delicate around?

2. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?

3. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?

4. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?

5. Where is Graham specifically educated about?

(see the answer key)

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