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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?
(a) To get medical attention.
(b) For some training.
(c) For some political discussion.
(d) To accompany Thornton to land.

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

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

5. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?
(a) Throw dinner parties.
(b) Read his writing out loud.
(c) Dress herself.
(d) Have patience with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

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

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

4. How does Aubrey feel when Maturin is called away?

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

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