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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. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He gets dipped in the sea.
(b) He is mocked by the crew.
(c) He bangs up his legs.
(d) He drops his luggage.

2. How does Maturin protect Yeats?
(a) He gives him the early shift.
(b) He puts him in the brig.
(c) He declares him medically unfit.
(d) He assigns him as his assistant.

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

4. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?
(a) Fills up the cargo-hold.
(b) Gets the mission papers.
(c) Gets a full crew.
(d) Drops off the first Parson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?

2. Where is Graham specifically educated about?

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

4. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

5. What is Maturin's first name?

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