3. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?
(a) They are being attacked by pirates.
(b) They have a new secret weapon.
(c) A dead man is the captain.
(d) They are breaking a treaty.

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

5. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Brahms.
(c) Beller.
(d) Bach.

6. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?
(a) Debtor's prison.
(b) The hospital.
(c) A tropical trip.
(d) A care center.

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

8. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?
(a) The flag being flown.
(b) The colored sparks.
(c) The eery silence.
(d) The loud boom.

9. What do the crew do when the birds land on the ship?
(a) Kill them for food.
(b) Capture them in cages.
(c) Kick and stomp on them.
(d) Throw them overboard.

10. 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.

11. What do the officers gossip about while at the first stop?
(a) Other officers.
(b) What the mission will be.
(c) The personalities of the crew.
(d) All of these.

12. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) She has commanded him to.
(b) He chooses to do so.
(c) It is the fashion of the time.
(d) It saves them money.

13. What does Aubrey dislike about his father?
(a) All of these.
(b) His debt.
(c) His treatment of his new wife.
(d) His political impropriety.

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

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