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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of patient is Maturin?
(a) Loud and painful.
(b) Scared and nervous.
(c) Impatient and angry.
(d) Patient and kind.

3. What is the name of Dundas's ship?
(a) Valor.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Excellent.
(d) Strength.

4. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?
(a) He distrusts him.
(b) He hates him.
(c) He doesn't have strong feelings either way?
(d) He likes him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Latham's ship called?

2. How does Thornton feel about ship visiting?

3. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?

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

5. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?

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