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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?
(a) He is deep in debt.
(b) He is losing his memory.
(c) He has a terminal disease.
(d) His wife is sick.

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

5. What does Maturin try to teach Graham about?
(a) Science.
(b) Nautical elements.
(c) British history.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aubrey spend a small fortune on for the ship?

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

4. What does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?

5. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?

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