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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to make Maturin deathly ill after he is hit in the head?
(a) Spells of dizzyness.
(b) An infection.
(c) Bad stitches.
(d) Loss of blood.

2. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?
(a) Gets the mission papers.
(b) Fills up the cargo-hold.
(c) Drops off the first Parson.
(d) Gets a full crew.

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

4. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?
(a) He is quiet and morose.
(b) He is late to board.
(c) He is favored by the captain.
(d) He is richer than they.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Graham specifically educated about?

2. How do the crew feel during the blockade duty?

3. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?

4. What is Maturin's first name?

5. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?

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