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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. Why does Aubrey spend a small fortune of his own money on something for the ship?
(a) So he can rest easy.
(b) So he can sail according to Navy restrictions.
(c) So the crew can practice shooting.
(d) So they look the part.

2. What is the name of Maturin's wife?
(a) Deborah.
(b) Dorothy.
(c) Diana.
(d) Daisy.

3. How does Maturin protect Yeats?
(a) He assigns him as his assistant.
(b) He declares him medically unfit.
(c) He puts him in the brig.
(d) He gives him the early shift.

4. What kind of patient is Maturin?
(a) Impatient and angry.
(b) Patient and kind.
(c) Scared and nervous.
(d) Loud and painful.

5. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His linguistic skills.
(b) His memory.
(c) His strategy.
(d) His judgement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is badly injured after the run-in with the Jemmapes?

2. Who is England at conflict with in this book?

3. Why does Aubrey delay setting sail on the Worcester?

4. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

5. Where is Graham from?

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