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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. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) He chooses to do so.
(b) She has commanded him to.
(c) It saves them money.
(d) It is the fashion of the time.

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

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

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

5. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) Debtor's prison.
(b) A tropical trip.
(c) The hospital.
(d) A care center.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?

2. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

3. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

4. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?

5. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?

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