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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. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?
(a) He thinks it is beneath him.
(b) He knows it will get into danger.
(c) He has been on it before.
(d) He wants to stay home.

2. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) A tropical trip.
(b) The hospital.
(c) A care center.
(d) Debtor's prison.

3. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?
(a) All of these.
(b) Other officers.
(c) The personalities of the crew.
(d) What the mission will be.

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

5. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?
(a) His bouts of sickness.
(b) His scientific studies.
(c) His job with the Navy.
(d) His publishing tours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

2. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

3. Who is badly injured after the run-in with the Jemmapes?

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

5. What kind of patient is Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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