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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is insane.

2. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?
(a) 88.
(b) 58.
(c) 64.
(d) 74.

3. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They are complete opposites.
(b) They are co-workers.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They were enemies in the past.

4. What is Latham's ship called?
(a) Exile.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Expert.
(d) Astonished.

5. What is Babbington's ship called?
(a) Mermaid.
(b) Fairie.
(c) Centaur.
(d) Dryad.

6. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) The Avenger.
(b) The Trap.
(c) One of the Forty Thieves.
(d) The Bait and Thief.

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

8. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) Strong winds.
(b) An insect hoarde.
(c) A cold front.
(d) Strange currents.

9. Why do birds land on the ship?
(a) They think the mast is a tree.
(b) They need a rest.
(c) They need food.
(d) They see water.

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

11. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?
(a) Interviews the crew.
(b) Inventories all the provisions.
(c) Takes a long sleep.
(d) Inspects every room.

12. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Commandant.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Second Lieutenant.

13. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?
(a) The Indies.
(b) The Red Sea.
(c) The Baltic.
(d) The Mediterranean.

14. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?
(a) Fills up the cargo-hold.
(b) Gets a full crew.
(c) Gets the mission papers.
(d) Drops off the first Parson.

15. 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) Many people recognize it readily.
(d) It has many guns on it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?

2. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

3. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

4. Why does someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?

5. What hits Maturin on the head?

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