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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 do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?
(a) He is favored by the captain.
(b) He is richer than they.
(c) He is late to board.
(d) He is quiet and morose.

2. Where does the Worcester make her first stop?
(a) Miami.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Plymouth.

3. Where is the Jemmapes from?
(a) Italy.
(b) America.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

4. What does Yeats say will ruin him?
(a) Salt water.
(b) Nausea.
(c) Tobacco spit.
(d) Impressments.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maturin do for the Navy?

3. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

4. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?

5. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

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