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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 has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) It was used by pirates for some time.
(b) Many corners were cut in the building of it.
(c) It has many guns on it.
(d) Many people recognize it readily.

2. What hits Maturin on the head?
(a) A block of wood.
(b) A brick.
(c) A water barrel.
(d) A cannon.

3. Who orders the crew to leave the birds alone?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Thornton.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Graham.

4. What does Aubrey do on the day he meets with Sciahan?
(a) Buys his loyalty.
(b) Signs a contract.
(c) Sends a letter.
(d) Changes his mind.

5. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?
(a) He is deep in debt.
(b) He has a terminal disease.
(c) He is losing his memory.
(d) His wife is sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?

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

3. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

4. What ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?

5. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?

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