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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Maturin?
(a) Routine.
(b) Introverted.
(c) All of these.
(d) Reserved.

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

3. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?
(a) His wife is sick.
(b) He has a terminal disease.
(c) He is losing his memory.
(d) He is deep in debt.

4. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) Many people recognize it readily.
(b) It was used by pirates for some time.
(c) It has many guns on it.
(d) Many corners were cut in the building of it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

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

4. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

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

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