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

2. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has no nautical skill.
(b) He seems friendly.
(c) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(d) He has seen this man before.

3. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?
(a) Not having his official papers.
(b) Not having luggage.
(c) Being late.
(d) Making the Captain mad.

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

5. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?
(a) For some training.
(b) For some political discussion.
(c) To get medical attention.
(d) To accompany Thornton to land.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders the crew to leave the birds alone?

2. How does Thornton feel about ship visiting?

3. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?

4. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?

5. What does Yeats say will ruin him?

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