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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. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) Their ship is already too crowded.
(b) They have less food to eat.
(c) Admirals will be watching their every move.
(d) Parsons bring bad luck.

2. How does the narrator describe Maturin?
(a) Reserved.
(b) Introverted.
(c) All of these.
(d) Routine.

3. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?
(a) Surgeon.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Parson.
(d) Shipmate.

4. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Senior Lieutenant.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Major.
(d) Sergeant.

5. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?
(a) Beller.
(b) Beethoven.
(c) Brahms.
(d) Bach.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?

3. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

4. How does Maturin protect Yeats?

5. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?

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