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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hits Maturin on the head?
(a) A water barrel.
(b) A block of wood.
(c) A cannon.
(d) A brick.

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

3. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?
(a) Bach.
(b) Beethoven.
(c) Brahms.
(d) Beller.

4. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Commandant.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Second Lieutenant.

5. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) She has commanded him to.
(b) It saves them money.
(c) He chooses to do so.
(d) It is the fashion of the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yeats say will ruin him?

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

3. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?

4. What kind of patient is Maturin?

5. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?

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