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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin do for the Navy?
(a) He is a sailor.
(b) He is a secret agent.
(c) All of these.
(d) He is a cartographer.

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

3. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He bangs up his legs.
(b) He is mocked by the crew.
(c) He drops his luggage.
(d) He gets dipped in the sea.

4. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) A tropical trip.
(b) A care center.
(c) Debtor's prison.
(d) The hospital.

5. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?
(a) He is waiting for his paper.
(b) He is waiting for Maturin.
(c) He needs a favorable wind.
(d) He needs the all clear signal.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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