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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. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?
(a) It used to be his ship.
(b) He likes Latham.
(c) He knows it will have brought mail.
(d) It means relief for his ship.

2. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?
(a) Parsons.
(b) Businessmen.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Admirals.

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

4. What is Babbington's ship called?
(a) Mermaid.
(b) Dryad.
(c) Centaur.
(d) Fairie.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?

3. Where is the Jemmapes from?

4. What is Latham's ship called?

5. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Thornton choose to focus so much on the Ionian region?

4. What happens when a strong wind blows birds over the ship?

5. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

6. What two events in this chapter cheer up Aubrey?

7. What surprises Aubrey when he meets Thornton?

8. What does Aubrey do for the ship that impresses his crew?

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

10. Why is Maturin rarely at home?

(see the answer keys)

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