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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?
(a) He is favored by the captain.
(b) He is richer than they.
(c) He is late to board.
(d) He is quiet and morose.

2. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Major.
(c) Senior Lieutenant.
(d) Sergeant.

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

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

5. What does Maturin do for the Navy?
(a) He is a secret agent.
(b) He is a cartographer.
(c) All of these.
(d) He is a sailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

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

3. What is Maturin's first name?

4. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?

5. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

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