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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin spend too much time doing as he walks to town?
(a) Bird watching.
(b) Collecting plants.
(c) Talking to people walking with him.
(d) Eating lunch.

2. How does Martin feel about Maturin's request?
(a) Ambiguous.
(b) Uncertain.
(c) Enthusiastic.
(d) Indifferent.

3. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?
(a) They served his favorite food.
(b) Maturin was sober.
(c) He was given a letter from Lord Nelson.
(d) He was toasted.

4. What kind of addiction does Maturin have?
(a) Opium.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Peyote seeds.
(d) Tobacco.

5. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Uncertain.
(c) Happy.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ship, Merlin, they encounter in Chapter 3?

2. Who suspects Maturin has an addiction?

3. What is a major thing that was talked about at the dinner?

4. Who is at a gathering on the ship that night?

5. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?

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