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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 when the crew fires on the first practice session?
(a) The balls don't go far.
(b) They almost sink the ship.
(c) They aim at birds.
(d) The sparks are in colors.

2. What is the Worcester crew made up of?
(a) Luckless sailors.
(b) Prisoners.
(c) All of these.
(d) Lunatics.

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

4. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Scott.
(b) Sylvan.
(c) Severus.
(d) Stephen.

5. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?
(a) Religion.
(b) Nautical elements.
(c) British history.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?

2. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?

3. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?

4. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

5. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?

(see the answer key)

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