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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. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?
(a) Strange.
(b) Fastidious.
(c) Obnoxious.
(d) Brilliant.

2. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?
(a) The flag being flown.
(b) The loud boom.
(c) The eery silence.
(d) The colored sparks.

3. How does Maturin protect Yeats?
(a) He puts him in the brig.
(b) He declares him medically unfit.
(c) He gives him the early shift.
(d) He assigns him as his assistant.

4. What is Aubrey's first name?
(a) Jack.
(b) John.
(c) Jim.
(d) Jake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?

2. What kind of patient is Maturin?

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

4. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?

5. Where is Graham specifically educated about?

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