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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. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He is mocked by the crew.
(b) He drops his luggage.
(c) He gets dipped in the sea.
(d) He bangs up his legs.

2. What disappoints Aubrey as he leaves the harbor where the French were anchored?
(a) They fire on him.
(b) They do not fire on him.
(c) They do not recognize him.
(d) They do not send a message.

3. Who is wounded at the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) Graham.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Sosa.
(d) Aubrey.

4. What does Thornton talk to Maturin about during their visit together?
(a) Politics.
(b) How the blockade is working.
(c) Aubrey's health.
(d) All of these.

5. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?
(a) Drops off the first Parson.
(b) Gets the mission papers.
(c) Fills up the cargo-hold.
(d) Gets a full crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What diminishes Martin's love for the Navy?

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

3. What is the name of Dundas's ship?

4. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?

5. Who orders the crew to leave the birds alone?

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