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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the crew dislike most about the Worcester?
(a) She is moldy.
(b) She is old.
(c) She is leaky.
(d) She is slow.

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

3. Where is Graham specifically educated about?
(a) The Ionian region.
(b) All waterways.
(c) The Celtic religious sects.
(d) The United Kingdom.

4. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?
(a) They are best friends.
(b) They are complete opposites.
(c) They are co-workers.
(d) They were enemies in the past.

5. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?
(a) To help with the birds.
(b) As a trade for Somers.
(c) To get proper training.
(d) As a punishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Worcester heading after leaving England?

2. What does Yeats say will ruin him?

3. What do Aubrey and Dundas talk about when they hold a ship visit?

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Maturin and Martin have in common, and what do they do together?

2. What is the Worcester's nickname, and why?

3. How does Aubrey feel when Maturin is called to Spain, and why?

4. What surprises Aubrey when he meets Thornton?

5. What is Maturin's job?

6. Why is Maturin excited to sail on the Worcester?

7. Why does Aubrey get so excited when he sees Latham and his ship join the blockade?

8. Why do the crewmen of the Worcester not want to transport Parsons?

9. Why is Maturin rarely at home?

10. Please explain the relationship between Maturin and his wife.

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