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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the crew fires on the first practice session?
(a) They aim at birds.
(b) The balls don't go far.
(c) The sparks are in colors.
(d) They almost sink the ship.

2. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?
(a) 58.
(b) 64.
(c) 74.
(d) 88.

3. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?
(a) The Trap.
(b) The Bait and Thief.
(c) One of the Forty Thieves.
(d) The Avenger.

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

5. Where is Graham from?
(a) Finland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?

2. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

3. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?

4. How does Maturin protect Yeats?

5. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?

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