2. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?
(a) Lead pellets.
(b) Dyed pellets.
(c) Poisonous seeds.
(d) Poisonous insects.

3. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) It is the fashion of the time.
(b) She has commanded him to.
(c) It saves them money.
(d) He chooses to do so.

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

5. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) They have a new secret weapon.
(b) They are being attacked by pirates.
(c) A dead man is the captain.
(d) They are breaking a treaty.

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

7. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(b) He seems friendly.
(c) He has seen this man before.
(d) He has no nautical skill.

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

9. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?
(a) Beller.
(b) Brahms.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Bach.

10. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?
(a) Captain.
(b) General.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Commandant.

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

12. What is Mitchell's title in the Navy?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Commander.
(c) Captain.
(d) General.

13. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?
(a) Nautical elements.
(b) Science.
(c) Religion.
(d) British history.

14. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?
(a) As a punishment.
(b) As a trade for Somers.
(c) To help with the birds.
(d) To get proper training.

15. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?
(a) She is slow.
(b) She is leaky.
(c) She is old.
(d) She is moldy.