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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. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) The Trap.
(b) The Avenger.
(c) One of the Forty Thieves.
(d) The Bait and Thief.

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

3. Why does someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?
(a) They act without orders or permission.
(b) It is a huge distraction.
(c) He is a naturalist.
(d) It makes a big mess.

4. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?
(a) Brahms.
(b) Beller.
(c) Bach.
(d) Beethoven.

5. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Sylvan.
(c) Severus.
(d) Scott.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yeats say will ruin him?

2. What is Maturin's occupation?

3. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?

4. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?

5. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?

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