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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. How does Thornton feel about ship visiting?
(a) He encourages it.
(b) He does not like it.
(c) He says it depends on which ships do it.
(d) He doesn't care.

2. What is Latham's ship called?
(a) Expert.
(b) Exile.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Astonished.

3. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) The Trap.
(b) The Bait and Thief.
(c) The Avenger.
(d) One of the Forty Thieves.

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

5. What does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?
(a) Water.
(b) Spare wood.
(c) Practice powder.
(d) Ammunition.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

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

3. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?

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

5. How does the narrator describe Maturin?

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