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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 gets dipped in the sea.
(c) He bangs up his legs.
(d) He drops his luggage.

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

3. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Second Lieutenant.
(c) Commandant.
(d) Admiral.

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

5. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) Their ship is already too crowded.
(b) Parsons bring bad luck.
(c) They have less food to eat.
(d) Admirals will be watching their every move.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel when Maturin is called away?

2. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?

3. Why do birds land on the ship?

4. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

5. What do Aubrey and Dundas talk about when they hold a ship visit?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How is Somers a danger to the whole ship?

9. What does blockade duty entail?

10. Why is Maturin rarely at home?

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