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

2. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) Debtor's prison.
(b) A tropical trip.
(c) A care center.
(d) The hospital.

3. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Major.
(c) Senior Lieutenant.
(d) Sergeant.

4. What is Aubrey's first name?
(a) Jake.
(b) John.
(c) Jack.
(d) Jim.

5. What happens to make Maturin deathly ill after he is hit in the head?
(a) Loss of blood.
(b) An infection.
(c) Bad stitches.
(d) Spells of dizzyness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin do for the Navy?

2. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

3. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?

4. Who gets mad about the treatment of the birds that land on the ship?

5. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?

(see the answer key)

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