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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. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They are co-workers.
(b) They are complete opposites.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They were enemies in the past.

2. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) Parsons bring bad luck.
(b) They have less food to eat.
(c) Admirals will be watching their every move.
(d) Their ship is already too crowded.

3. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?
(a) His political impropriety.
(b) All of these.
(c) His treatment of his new wife.
(d) His debt.

4. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?
(a) She is old.
(b) She is leaky.
(c) She is moldy.
(d) She is slow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?

2. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?

3. What does Maturin do for the Navy?

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?

5. Who is England at conflict with in this book?

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