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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 is the Worcester crew made up of?
(a) All of these.
(b) Luckless sailors.
(c) Prisoners.
(d) Lunatics.

2. Where is Graham from?
(a) Finland.
(b) Wales.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Scotland.

3. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) General.
(c) Commandant.
(d) Captain.

4. What is the name of Dundas's ship?
(a) Strength.
(b) Excellent.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Valor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the crew feel during the blockade duty?

2. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?

3. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?

4. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

5. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?

(see the answer key)

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