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

2. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has seen this man before.
(b) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(c) He seems friendly.
(d) He has no nautical skill.

3. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?
(a) Hair.
(b) Patience.
(c) Malice.
(d) Humor.

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

5. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Sailor.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Banker.
(d) Writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

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

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

4. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?

5. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?

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