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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?
(a) Captain.
(b) Commandant.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) General.

2. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Banker.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Scientist.
(d) Writer.

3. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A lesson in patience.
(b) A parenthesis.
(c) A suicide mission.
(d) A punishment.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?

2. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

3. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?

4. What is Maturin's first name?

5. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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