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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Maturin's first name?

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

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

5. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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