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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So they look the part.
(b) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(c) So he can rest easy.
(d) So the crew can practice shooting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

2. What does Maturin do for the Navy?

3. What do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What about Martin does Maturin not like, and what does he do about this?

2. Please explain the relationship between Maturin and his wife.

3. What is Maturin's job?

4. What do Maturin and Martin have in common, and what do they do together?

5. What does Aubrey do for the ship that impresses his crew?

6. What is the Worcester's nickname, and why?

7. Why does Thornton choose to focus so much on the Ionian region?

8. Why do the crewmen of the Worcester not want to transport Parsons?

9. What causes the Jemmapes to flee from the altercation with the Worcester?

10. Why does Aubrey avoid Maturin when he first comes aboard the ship?

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