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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 say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?
(a) Ammunition.
(b) Water.
(c) Practice powder.
(d) Spare wood.

2. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?
(a) He is waiting for his paper.
(b) He is waiting for Maturin.
(c) He needs the all clear signal.
(d) He needs a favorable wind.

3. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His strategy.
(b) His judgement.
(c) His memory.
(d) His linguistic skills.

4. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) They have a new secret weapon.
(b) They are being attacked by pirates.
(c) A dead man is the captain.
(d) They are breaking a treaty.

5. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?
(a) He is favored by the captain.
(b) He is richer than they.
(c) He is late to board.
(d) He is quiet and morose.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Maturin's occupation?

3. What hits Maturin on the head?

4. Who is England at conflict with in this book?

5. Where is the Jemmapes from?

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