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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is England at conflict with in this book?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) India.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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