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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to make Maturin deathly ill after he is hit in the head?
(a) Bad stitches.
(b) Loss of blood.
(c) An infection.
(d) Spells of dizzyness.

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

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

4. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?
(a) She is slow.
(b) She is moldy.
(c) She is old.
(d) She is leaky.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?

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

3. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?

4. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?

5. What is Graham's job on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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