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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. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So he can rest easy.
(b) So the crew can practice shooting.
(c) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(d) So they look the part.

2. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?
(a) Religion.
(b) Nautical elements.
(c) British history.
(d) Science.

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

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

5. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A parenthesis.
(b) A lesson in patience.
(c) A punishment.
(d) A suicide mission.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?

4. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?

5. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?

(see the answer key)

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