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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?
(a) Making the Captain mad.
(b) Not having his official papers.
(c) Being late.
(d) Not having luggage.

2. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?
(a) The Baltic.
(b) The Mediterranean.
(c) The Red Sea.
(d) The Indies.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Maturin's occupation?

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

4. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

5. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

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