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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?
(a) Shipmate.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Parson.

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

3. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) Major.
(c) Senior Lieutenant.
(d) Corporal.

4. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) A storm.
(b) The crew.
(c) All the paperwork.
(d) His seasickness.

5. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?
(a) Humor.
(b) Hair.
(c) Patience.
(d) Malice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?

2. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?

3. What kind of patient is Maturin?

4. What is Maturin's first name?

5. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

(see the answer key)

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