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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 does the crew have to pay most attention to during a storm?
(a) The cargo hold.
(b) The leaks.
(c) The mast.
(d) The sails.

2. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is a coward.
(b) He is insane.
(c) He is too bold.
(d) He is following orders.

3. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?
(a) Strange.
(b) Obnoxious.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Fastidious.

4. Who orders the crew to leave the birds alone?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Thornton.
(c) Graham.
(d) Pullings.

5. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?
(a) Shipmate.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Parson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aubrey once save Davis?

2. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?

3. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

4. What do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?

5. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?

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