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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They are complete opposites.
(b) They were enemies in the past.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are co-workers.

2. What is the name of Maturin's wife?
(a) Dorothy.
(b) Diana.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Daisy.

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

4. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Obnoxious.
(c) Strange.
(d) Fastidious.

5. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?
(a) A lesson in patience.
(b) A suicide mission.
(c) A punishment.
(d) A parenthesis.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Aubrey's first name?

(see the answer key)

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