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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?
(a) Have patience with him.
(b) Throw dinner parties.
(c) Read his writing out loud.
(d) Dress herself.

2. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?
(a) 64.
(b) 58.
(c) 74.
(d) 88.

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

4. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His memory.
(b) His judgement.
(c) His strategy.
(d) His linguistic skills.

5. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?
(a) All of these.
(b) His debt.
(c) His political impropriety.
(d) His treatment of his new wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?

2. What does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?

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

4. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?

5. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

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