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

2. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Sylvan.
(b) Severus.
(c) Scott.
(d) Stephen.

3. What is the name of Maturin's wife?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Dorothy.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Diana.

4. What diminishes Martin's love for the Navy?
(a) Getting shot at.
(b) Witnessing floggings.
(c) Seeing a man die.
(d) Going thirsty at sea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

2. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?

3. Where is Maturin called away to?

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

5. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Aubrey get so excited when he sees Latham and his ship join the blockade?

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

5. What is strange about the practice runs done at sea with the cannons?

6. Why is Maturin excited to sail on the Worcester?

7. What surprises Aubrey when he meets Thornton?

8. How do the crew feel about the Worcester, and why?

9. What happens when Maturin boards the Worcester?

10. What happens when a strong wind blows birds over the ship?

(see the answer keys)

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