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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin do for the Navy?
(a) He is a sailor.
(b) He is a secret agent.
(c) He is a cartographer.
(d) All of these.

2. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Banker.
(d) Sailor.

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

4. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?
(a) Commandant.
(b) General.
(c) Captain.
(d) Sergeant.

5. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?
(a) Obnoxious.
(b) Fastidious.
(c) Strange.
(d) Brilliant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?

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

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

4. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?

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

(see the answer key)

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