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

2. What is the name of Maturin's wife?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Dorothy.
(c) Diana.
(d) Deborah.

3. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?
(a) Beller.
(b) Brahms.
(c) Bach.
(d) Beethoven.

4. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?
(a) Water barrels.
(b) New guns.
(c) Gunpowder.
(d) New uniforms.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?

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

4. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?

5. What is the Worcester crew made up of?

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