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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What diminishes Martin's love for the Navy?
(a) Going thirsty at sea.
(b) Seeing a man die.
(c) Getting shot at.
(d) Witnessing floggings.

2. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?
(a) Lead pellets.
(b) Dyed pellets.
(c) Poisonous seeds.
(d) Poisonous insects.

3. What causes a crew member to be so disobedient to the order about the birds?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is hungry.

4. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?
(a) Inspects every room.
(b) Interviews the crew.
(c) Inventories all the provisions.
(d) Takes a long sleep.

5. What hits Maturin on the head?
(a) A water barrel.
(b) A block of wood.
(c) A brick.
(d) A cannon.

6. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?
(a) A storm.
(b) The crew.
(c) His seasickness.
(d) All the paperwork.

7. What is Mitchell's title in the Navy?
(a) Admiral.
(b) General.
(c) Captain.
(d) Commander.

8. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has seen this man before.
(b) He has no nautical skill.
(c) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(d) He seems friendly.

9. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(b) So he can rest easy.
(c) So they look the part.
(d) So the crew can practice shooting.

10. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?
(a) He saw all the medicines he is taking.
(b) He has always been very energetic.
(c) He seems to have improved overnight.
(d) It seems as though he is hiding something.

11. Where is the Jemmapes from?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

12. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?
(a) Commandant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) General.

13. What is Maturin's first name?
(a) Sylvan.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Scott.
(d) Severus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?

3. What is Maturin's occupation?

4. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

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

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