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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They were enemies in the past.
(b) They are complete opposites.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are co-workers.

2. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?
(a) Senior Lieutenant.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Major.

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

4. How does the narrator describe Maturin?
(a) All of these.
(b) Routine.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Introverted.

5. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?
(a) His job with the Navy.
(b) His publishing tours.
(c) His scientific studies.
(d) His bouts of sickness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?

3. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?

4. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

5. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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