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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the crew have to pay most attention to during a storm?
(a) The cargo hold.
(b) The mast.
(c) The leaks.
(d) The sails.

2. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?
(a) He likes Latham.
(b) It used to be his ship.
(c) He knows it will have brought mail.
(d) It means relief for his ship.

3. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?
(a) It seems as though he is hiding something.
(b) He saw all the medicines he is taking.
(c) He seems to have improved overnight.
(d) He has always been very energetic.

4. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Admirals.
(c) Businessmen.
(d) Parsons.

5. What kind of patient is Maturin?
(a) Impatient and angry.
(b) Loud and painful.
(c) Scared and nervous.
(d) Patient and kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?

2. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

3. What shatters the internal structure of the Worcester?

4. What happens to make Maturin deathly ill after he is hit in the head?

5. What does Thornton threaten Aubrey with when he returns to the blockade?

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