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

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

3. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?
(a) He thinks it is beneath him.
(b) He knows it will get into danger.
(c) He wants to stay home.
(d) He has been on it before.

4. What does Maturin's wife like to do?
(a) Listen to him read.
(b) Go to the theater.
(c) Travel.
(d) Throw parties.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?

2. How does the narrator describe Maturin?

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

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

5. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?

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