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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. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) They have less food to eat.
(b) Their ship is already too crowded.
(c) Parsons bring bad luck.
(d) Admirals will be watching their every move.

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

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

4. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?
(a) His publishing tours.
(b) His scientific studies.
(c) His job with the Navy.
(d) His bouts of sickness.

5. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So they look the part.
(b) So the crew can practice shooting.
(c) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(d) So he can rest easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

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

3. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

4. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

5. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?

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