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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. Where is Graham specifically educated about?
(a) All waterways.
(b) The Celtic religious sects.
(c) The Ionian region.
(d) The United Kingdom.

2. What is Graham's job on the ship?
(a) Surgeon.
(b) War strategist.
(c) Parson.
(d) Political advisor.

3. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?
(a) His publishing tours.
(b) His bouts of sickness.
(c) His job with the Navy.
(d) His scientific studies.

4. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?
(a) The balls don't go far.
(b) They almost sink the ship.
(c) They aim at birds.
(d) The sparks are in colors.

5. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) The crew.
(b) All the paperwork.
(c) His seasickness.
(d) A storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?

2. What is Aubrey's first name?

3. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?

4. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

5. What is the Worcester crew made up of?

(see the answer key)

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