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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. How does Maturin protect Yeats?
(a) He assigns him as his assistant.
(b) He gives him the early shift.
(c) He puts him in the brig.
(d) He declares him medically unfit.

2. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?
(a) Parson.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Shipmate.
(d) Surgeon.

3. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?
(a) He needs a favorable wind.
(b) He needs the all clear signal.
(c) He is waiting for his paper.
(d) He is waiting for Maturin.

4. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?
(a) Throw dinner parties.
(b) Have patience with him.
(c) Dress herself.
(d) Read his writing out loud.

5. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?
(a) All of these.
(b) The personalities of the crew.
(c) Other officers.
(d) What the mission will be.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?

2. Where is the Jemmapes from?

3. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?

4. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?

5. Who is England at conflict with in this book?

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