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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. Who is England at conflict with in this book?
(a) France.
(b) India.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

2. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?
(a) Gets a full crew.
(b) Gets the mission papers.
(c) Drops off the first Parson.
(d) Fills up the cargo-hold.

3. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?
(a) The Baltic.
(b) The Indies.
(c) The Red Sea.
(d) The Mediterranean.

4. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Severus.
(b) Sylvan.
(c) Scott.
(d) Stephen.

5. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He drops his luggage.
(b) He is mocked by the crew.
(c) He bangs up his legs.
(d) He gets dipped in the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

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

3. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?

4. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

5. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?

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