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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Thornton desperate for after his time on the blockade?
(a) Peace.
(b) Word from his family.
(c) Some combat.
(d) To be on land.

2. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) Challenged.
(b) Unfit for duty.
(c) Demoted to a trade ship.
(d) In need of repair.

3. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Senior Lieutenant.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Major.

4. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?
(a) The personalities of the crew.
(b) Other officers.
(c) All of these.
(d) What the mission will be.

5. What does Aubrey do to the bottom of the sinking Worcester?
(a) Buoys it.
(b) Fothers it.
(c) Wraps it.
(d) Boards it off.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?

2. Who rescues Graham?

3. Where is Graham from?

4. Why do birds land on the ship?

5. How does Aubrey combat his loneliness when Maturin is gone?

(see the answer key)

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