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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?
(a) He has a sore throat.
(b) He is afraid of unintended insult.
(c) He has too much to drink.
(d) He is depressed.

2. For what type of work is Maturin known as an amateur?
(a) Orator.
(b) Artist.
(c) Naturalist.
(d) Musician.

3. What type of people make up much of the residents in Shelmerston?
(a) Navy sailors.
(b) Smugglers and near pirates.
(c) Fishermen.
(d) Ship builders.

4. Who did Aubrey tell Tom Pullings to bar from coming aboard?
(a) Rudy Umber.
(b) A red-haired woman.
(c) Chris Hardings.
(d) An admiral.

5. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?
(a) Biochemical warfare with plants.
(b) Intelligence officer.
(c) Operative.
(d) Spy against Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what position will Killick work on the Surprise?

2. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?

3. Why did West receive a court martial?

4. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?

5. How were the men timed when laying about?

(see the answer key)

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