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

2. How does the narrator describe Maturin?
(a) Routine.
(b) Introverted.
(c) Reserved.
(d) All of these.

3. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?
(a) To get proper training.
(b) To help with the birds.
(c) As a punishment.
(d) As a trade for Somers.

4. How does Maturin protect Yeats?
(a) He puts him in the brig.
(b) He declares him medically unfit.
(c) He gives him the early shift.
(d) He assigns him as his assistant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?

2. Who is England at conflict with in this book?

3. What is the Worcester crew made up of?

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

5. Where is Maturin called away to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aubrey choose to captain the Worcester even though he doesn't want to?

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

3. What two events in this chapter cheer up Aubrey?

4. What is Maturin's job?

5. What does blockade duty entail?

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

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

8. How does Aubrey feel when Maturin is called to Spain, and why?

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

10. What format is Chapter 4 set up in?

(see the answer keys)

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