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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 hits Maturin on the head?
(a) A brick.
(b) A cannon.
(c) A block of wood.
(d) A water barrel.

2. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?
(a) Malice.
(b) Patience.
(c) Hair.
(d) Humor.

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

4. What does Maturin's wife like to do?
(a) Listen to him read.
(b) Go to the theater.
(c) Travel.
(d) Throw parties.

5. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) The hospital.
(b) Debtor's prison.
(c) A care center.
(d) A tropical trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?

2. What does Maturin do for the Navy?

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

4. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?

5. What is Maturin's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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