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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 do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?
(a) He is richer than they.
(b) He is favored by the captain.
(c) He is late to board.
(d) He is quiet and morose.

2. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) An insect hoarde.
(b) Strange currents.
(c) A cold front.
(d) Strong winds.

3. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?
(a) Admiral.
(b) General.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Captain.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Babbington's ship called?

2. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

3. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?

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

5. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?

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