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

2. Why does someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?
(a) It makes a big mess.
(b) He is a naturalist.
(c) They act without orders or permission.
(d) It is a huge distraction.

3. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?
(a) Dyed pellets.
(b) Lead pellets.
(c) Poisonous seeds.
(d) Poisonous insects.

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

5. What does Maturin's wife like to do?
(a) Go to the theater.
(b) Listen to him read.
(c) Throw parties.
(d) Travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

2. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?

3. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?

4. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

5. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?

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