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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?
(a) He saw all the medicines he is taking.
(b) It seems as though he is hiding something.
(c) He has always been very energetic.
(d) He seems to have improved overnight.

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

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

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) Germany.

5. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?
(a) General.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Captain.
(d) Corporal.

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

7. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?
(a) It used to be his ship.
(b) He likes Latham.
(c) He knows it will have brought mail.
(d) It means relief for his ship.

8. What is Aubrey's first name?
(a) Jake.
(b) Jack.
(c) John.
(d) Jim.

9. What causes the flock of birds to fly over the blockade?
(a) A cold front.
(b) Strong winds.
(c) An insect hoarde.
(d) Strange currents.

10. What is the Worcester crew made up of?
(a) All of these.
(b) Luckless sailors.
(c) Prisoners.
(d) Lunatics.

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

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

13. 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.

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

15. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?
(a) 88.
(b) 64.
(c) 58.
(d) 74.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do birds land on the ship?

2. How does Maturin protect Yeats?

3. What is Graham's job on the ship?

4. How does the narrator describe Maturin?

5. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

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