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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?
(a) He is waiting for Maturin.
(b) He needs a favorable wind.
(c) He is waiting for his paper.
(d) He needs the all clear signal.

4. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is hungry.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is drunk.

5. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?
(a) Takes a long sleep.
(b) Inventories all the provisions.
(c) Interviews the crew.
(d) Inspects every room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?

2. What does Yeats say will ruin him?

3. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?

4. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?

5. Where is the Jemmapes from?

(see the answer key)

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