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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Commandant.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Second Lieutenant.

4. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?
(a) Businessmen.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Parsons.
(d) Admirals.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

3. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?

4. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

5. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?

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