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

2. Who is wounded at the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) Sosa.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Graham.
(d) Maturin.

3. What does the narrator say is the better part of valor?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Discretion.
(d) Mercy.

4. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?
(a) The sparks are in colors.
(b) They aim at birds.
(c) They almost sink the ship.
(d) The balls don't go far.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?

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

3. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?

4. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

5. What does Thornton tell captains in the blockade to do once the French have broken through?

(see the answer key)

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