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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?
(a) Capture them in cages.
(b) Kill them for food.
(c) Throw them overboard.
(d) Kick and stomp on them.

2. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Captain.
(c) Corporal.
(d) General.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?

2. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

3. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

4. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?

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

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