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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 scientific studies.
(b) His publishing tours.
(c) His job with the Navy.
(d) His bouts of sickness.

2. What does Maturin's wife like to do?
(a) Throw parties.
(b) Listen to him read.
(c) Travel.
(d) Go to the theater.

3. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?
(a) Throw dinner parties.
(b) Have patience with him.
(c) Read his writing out loud.
(d) Dress herself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?

2. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?

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

4. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

5. What is Maturin's first name?

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