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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) She has commanded him to.
(b) It saves them money.
(c) He chooses to do so.
(d) It is the fashion of the time.

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

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

4. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Major.
(d) Senior Lieutenant.

5. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?
(a) The Red Sea.
(b) The Indies.
(c) The Mediterranean.
(d) The Baltic.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

4. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?

5. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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