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

2. What forces the Worcester to leave the blockade?
(a) A court ruling.
(b) A funeral.
(c) A battle.
(d) A storm.

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

4. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?
(a) For some political discussion.
(b) For some training.
(c) To get medical attention.
(d) To accompany Thornton to land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Jemmapes from?

2. What diminishes Martin's love for the Navy?

3. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?

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

5. What kind of patient is Maturin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Maturin's job?

2. Why does Aubrey avoid Maturin when he first comes aboard the ship?

3. Why is Maturin excited to sail on the Worcester?

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

5. What does Aubrey think of Sciahan Bey?

6. What two events in this chapter cheer up Aubrey?

7. What surprises Aubrey when he meets Thornton?

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

9. Why is Aubrey so disappointed when the leaves the harbor where the French Consort was anchored?

10. What does Aubrey hope to do when he gets to Mahon early?

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