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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. How does the narrator describe Maturin?
(a) Routine.
(b) All of these.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Introverted.

2. How does Aubrey feel when Maturin is called away?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Isolated.
(d) Afraid.

3. Where is Graham from?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Finland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Ireland.

4. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He bangs up his legs.
(b) He drops his luggage.
(c) He is mocked by the crew.
(d) He gets dipped in the sea.

5. What does Yeats say will ruin him?
(a) Tobacco spit.
(b) Nausea.
(c) Impressments.
(d) Salt water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets mad about the treatment of the birds that land on the ship?

2. Why do birds land on the ship?

3. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?

4. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

5. What does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?

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