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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin's occupation?

2. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?

3. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

4. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?

5. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Maturin rarely at home?

6. What happens when Maturin boards the Worcester?

7. What format is Chapter 4 set up in?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

War is a major theme in this book. Where does this theme appear, and what effects does the inclusion of this theme have on the tone and message of the book?

Essay Topic 2

How do people respond to the optimism of Martin, and what are their reasons for this?

Essay Topic 3

What is strange about the relationship between Maturin and his wife, and what bearing does this have on his career?

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