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

3. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?
(a) New uniforms.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) Water barrels.
(d) New guns.

4. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) It saves them money.
(b) It is the fashion of the time.
(c) She has commanded him to.
(d) He chooses to do so.

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

6. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?
(a) Throw dinner parties.
(b) Read his writing out loud.
(c) Dress herself.
(d) Have patience with him.

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

8. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?
(a) The loud boom.
(b) The flag being flown.
(c) The eery silence.
(d) The colored sparks.

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

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

11. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?
(a) He distrusts him.
(b) He likes him.
(c) He doesn't have strong feelings either way?
(d) He hates him.

12. What do Aubrey and Dundas talk about when they hold a ship visit?
(a) How the blockade is working.
(b) Thornton's health.
(c) All of these.
(d) Politics.

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

14. Who disobeys the order to leave the birds on the ship alone?
(a) Somers.
(b) Mowett.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Dundas.

15. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His linguistic skills.
(b) His strategy.
(c) His memory.
(d) His judgement.