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

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

3. How do the crew feel during the blockade duty?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Bored.
(d) Excited.

4. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) Miami.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Plymouth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?

2. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

3. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

4. What kind of patient is Maturin?

5. Why do birds land on the ship?

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