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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 the narrator describe Maturin?
(a) All of these.
(b) Routine.
(c) Introverted.
(d) Reserved.

2. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is following orders.
(c) He is too bold.
(d) He is a coward.

3. What is the name of Maturin's wife?
(a) Dorothy.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Diana.

4. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has no nautical skill.
(b) He seems friendly.
(c) He has seen this man before.
(d) He is still angry with Aubrey.

5. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So they look the part.
(b) So the crew can practice shooting.
(c) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(d) So he can rest easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?

2. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?

3. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?

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

5. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?

(see the answer key)

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