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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A parenthesis.
(b) A lesson in patience.
(c) A punishment.
(d) A suicide mission.

2. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Scott.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Sylvan.
(d) Severus.

3. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?
(a) Maturin appears.
(b) Shots are heard.
(c) She is in a relationship.
(d) Aubrey gets sick.

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

5. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?
(a) Obnoxious.
(b) Strange.
(c) Fastidious.
(d) Brilliant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?

2. What does the crew have to pay most attention to during a storm?

3. Who is Aubrey commanded to deliver on his new ship?

4. What is Davis's first name?

5. Why did things not go as expected for Aubrey when he went into the harbor with the French consort?

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