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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?
(a) It was used by pirates for some time.
(b) Many corners were cut in the building of it.
(c) Many people recognize it readily.
(d) It has many guns on it.

2. What does Maturin's wife like to do?
(a) Throw parties.
(b) Travel.
(c) Listen to him read.
(d) Go to the theater.

3. What does Maturin do for the Navy?
(a) He is a cartographer.
(b) He is a secret agent.
(c) All of these.
(d) He is a sailor.

4. What is Mowett's title in the Navy?
(a) Commandant.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Second Lieutenant.
(d) Corporal.

5. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?
(a) He needs a favorable wind.
(b) He is waiting for Maturin.
(c) He is waiting for his paper.
(d) He needs the all clear signal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

3. How does the narrator describe Maturin?

4. What is Aubrey's main personal problem?

5. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?

(see the answer key)

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