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

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

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

4. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?
(a) He saw all the medicines he is taking.
(b) He has always been very energetic.
(c) It seems as though he is hiding something.
(d) He seems to have improved overnight.

5. What does Maturin's wife like to do?
(a) Throw parties.
(b) Travel.
(c) Go to the theater.
(d) Listen to him read.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?

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

3. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?

4. What kind of patient is Maturin?

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

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