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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?
(a) He thinks it is beneath him.
(b) He knows it will get into danger.
(c) He has been on it before.
(d) He wants to stay home.

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

3. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?
(a) Inspects every room.
(b) Interviews the crew.
(c) Inventories all the provisions.
(d) Takes a long sleep.

4. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?
(a) Religion.
(b) British history.
(c) Nautical elements.
(d) Science.

5. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They are complete opposites.
(b) They were enemies in the past.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are co-workers.

6. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) Debtor's prison.
(b) A care center.
(c) The hospital.
(d) A tropical trip.

7. Where is Graham specifically educated about?
(a) The United Kingdom.
(b) The Ionian region.
(c) The Celtic religious sects.
(d) All waterways.

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

9. What is Graham's job on the ship?
(a) Surgeon.
(b) Political advisor.
(c) Parson.
(d) War strategist.

10. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) It was used by pirates for some time.
(b) Many corners were cut in the building of it.
(c) Many people recognize it readily.
(d) It has many guns on it.

11. Why do birds land on the ship?
(a) They need a rest.
(b) They need food.
(c) They think the mast is a tree.
(d) They see water.

12. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) Parsons bring bad luck.
(b) Admirals will be watching their every move.
(c) They have less food to eat.
(d) Their ship is already too crowded.

13. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?
(a) What the mission will be.
(b) All of these.
(c) Other officers.
(d) The personalities of the crew.

14. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?
(a) To accompany Thornton to land.
(b) For some political discussion.
(c) For some training.
(d) To get medical attention.

15. What is Babbington's ship called?
(a) Dryad.
(b) Centaur.
(c) Fairie.
(d) Mermaid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mitchell's title in the Navy?

2. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?

3. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?

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

5. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

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