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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) Admirals will be watching their every move.
(c) Their ship is already too crowded.
(d) Parsons bring bad luck.

2. What is the name of Maturin's wife?
(a) Dorothy.
(b) Deborah.
(c) Diana.
(d) Daisy.

3. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?
(a) Hair.
(b) Humor.
(c) Patience.
(d) Malice.

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) America.
(d) Germany.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?

2. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?

3. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?

4. What is Maturin's first name?

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

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