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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) Many corners were cut in the building of it.
(b) Many people recognize it readily.
(c) It has many guns on it.
(d) It was used by pirates for some time.

2. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Commandant.
(b) Second Lieutenant.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Corporal.

3. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) The Bait and Thief.
(b) One of the Forty Thieves.
(c) The Trap.
(d) The Avenger.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?

4. Why does Aubrey not want to sail on the Worcester?

5. How does the narrator describe Maturin?

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