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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 is Maturin's first name?
(a) Scott.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Severus.
(d) Sylvan.

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

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

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 is Aubrey's main personal problem?

2. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

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

4. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?

5. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

(see the answer key)

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