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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?
(a) He is deep in debt.
(b) He is losing his memory.
(c) His wife is sick.
(d) He has a terminal disease.

4. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Banker.

5. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) It was used by pirates for some time.
(b) It has many guns on it.
(c) Many corners were cut in the building of it.
(d) Many people recognize it readily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

2. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

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

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

5. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

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