3. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?
(a) He needs the all clear signal.
(b) He needs a favorable wind.
(c) He is waiting for Maturin.
(d) He is waiting for his paper.

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

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

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

7. What do Aubrey and Dundas talk about when they hold a ship visit?
(a) Thornton's health.
(b) How the blockade is working.
(c) All of these.
(d) Politics.

8. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?
(a) Have patience with him.
(b) Read his writing out loud.
(c) Dress herself.
(d) Throw dinner parties.

9. What region is Thornton most worried about with the blockade?
(a) The Baltic region.
(b) The French region.
(c) The Ionian region.
(d) The Mediterranean region.

10. What is the name of Maturin's wife?
(a) Deborah.
(b) Dorothy.
(c) Diana.
(d) Daisy.

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

12. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His judgement.
(b) His strategy.
(c) His linguistic skills.
(d) His memory.

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

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

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