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

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

3. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They are complete opposites.
(b) They are co-workers.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They were enemies in the past.

4. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) A care center.
(b) A tropical trip.
(c) The hospital.
(d) Debtor's prison.

5. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Sylvan.
(c) Scott.
(d) Severus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?

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

3. What is the Worcester crew made up of?

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?

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

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