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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) They are breaking a treaty.
(b) A dead man is the captain.
(c) They are being attacked by pirates.
(d) They have a new secret weapon.

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

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

4. What is the Worcester crew made up of?
(a) All of these.
(b) Luckless sailors.
(c) Lunatics.
(d) Prisoners.

5. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?
(a) He wants to stay home.
(b) He knows it will get into danger.
(c) He has been on it before.
(d) He thinks it is beneath him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Graham from?

2. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?

3. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?

4. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?

5. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?

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