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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Major.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Senior Lieutenant.
(d) Corporal.

4. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?
(a) Obnoxious.
(b) Fastidious.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Strange.

5. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) All the paperwork.
(b) A storm.
(c) His seasickness.
(d) The crew.

6. Where is Maturin called away to?
(a) India.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

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

8. Who is England at conflict with in this book?
(a) Spain.
(b) India.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

9. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) They are being attacked by pirates.
(b) They are breaking a treaty.
(c) They have a new secret weapon.
(d) A dead man is the captain.

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

11. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?
(a) Crows.
(b) Quail.
(c) Cranes.
(d) Seagulls.

12. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?
(a) They almost sink the ship.
(b) The sparks are in colors.
(c) They aim at birds.
(d) The balls don't go far.

13. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?
(a) Businessmen.
(b) Parsons.
(c) Admirals.
(d) Soldiers.

14. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?
(a) Not having his official papers.
(b) Not having luggage.
(c) Being late.
(d) Making the Captain mad.

15. What hits Maturin on the head?
(a) A block of wood.
(b) A water barrel.
(c) A brick.
(d) A cannon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

2. What region is Thornton most worried about with the blockade?

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

4. What happens to make Maturin deathly ill after he is hit in the head?

5. What does Yeats say will ruin him?

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