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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 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 drunk.
(d) He is angry.

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

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

4. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?
(a) Mowett.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Somers.
(d) Dundas.

5. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?
(a) Not having luggage.
(b) Being late.
(c) Not having his official papers.
(d) Making the Captain mad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey's first name?

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

3. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?

4. How does Thornton feel about ship visiting?

5. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aubrey think of Sciahan Bey?

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin discuss about music?

3. Please explain the relationship between Maturin and his wife.

4. Why does Aubrey get so excited when he sees Latham and his ship join the blockade?

5. What does Aubrey do to try and save the sinking Worcester?

6. How is Somers a danger to the whole ship?

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

8. What is Aubrey's first mission on his new ship?

9. What does Maturin do at the clandestine meeting, and why?

10. What happens when Maturin boards the Worcester?

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