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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?
(a) Gets a full crew.
(b) Gets the mission papers.
(c) Fills up the cargo-hold.
(d) Drops off the first Parson.

2. Where is the Jemmapes from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) America.

3. What kind of patient is Maturin?
(a) Loud and painful.
(b) Impatient and angry.
(c) Scared and nervous.
(d) Patient and kind.

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

5. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?
(a) Water barrels.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) New guns.
(d) New uniforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?

2. What is Graham's job on the ship?

3. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

4. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

5. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

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