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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?
(a) He went to school with him.
(b) He was on trial with him once.
(c) He trained Babbington.
(d) They fought in the war together.

2. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?
(a) The Baltic.
(b) The Red Sea.
(c) The Mediterranean.
(d) The Indies.

3. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?
(a) He is favored by the captain.
(b) He is quiet and morose.
(c) He is late to board.
(d) He is richer than they.

4. What ship does Aubrey take with him on his new duty after leaving the blockade?
(a) The Excellent.
(b) The Polyphemus.
(c) The Flame Thrower.
(d) The Surprise.

5. What is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?
(a) Confront enemy shores.
(b) Pick up Maturin.
(c) Scout out a new position of strength.
(d) Deliver a political delegation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey make a certain restriction when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?

2. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?

3. What does Thornton talk to Maturin about during their visit together?

4. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

5. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

(see the answer key)

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