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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) Their ship is already too crowded.
(b) Parsons bring bad luck.
(c) Admirals will be watching their every move.
(d) They have less food to eat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

2. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?

3. What does Maturin do for the Navy?

4. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

5. How does Maturin's wife describe his habits?

(see the answer key)

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