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

2. Who is England at conflict with in this book?
(a) India.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

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

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

5. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?
(a) He wants to stay home.
(b) He thinks it is beneath him.
(c) He knows it will get into danger.
(d) He has been on it before.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?

3. What does Maturin do for the Navy?

4. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?

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

(see the answer key)

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