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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?
(a) He was on trial with him once.
(b) He went to school with him.
(c) They fought in the war together.
(d) He trained Babbington.

2. How does the narrator describe Maturin?
(a) Introverted.
(b) Reserved.
(c) All of these.
(d) Routine.

3. Who is England at conflict with in this book?
(a) Germany.
(b) Spain.
(c) India.
(d) France.

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

5. What diminishes Martin's love for the Navy?
(a) Seeing a man die.
(b) Getting shot at.
(c) Going thirsty at sea.
(d) Witnessing floggings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

2. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?

3. Why do birds land on the ship?

4. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is strange about the practice runs done at sea with the cannons?

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin discuss about music?

3. Why does Aubrey refuse to fire on the French ship anchored in the harbor?

4. What format is Chapter 4 set up in?

5. What is the mission the Worcester has been sent on?

6. What do Maturin and Martin have in common, and what do they do together?

7. Why is Aubrey not able to do what he wanted at Mahon?

8. What news does Harte bring to Aubrey?

9. How do the crew feel about the Worcester, and why?

10. What does Aubrey do for the ship that impresses his crew?

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