H.M.S. Surprise Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 7 to Chapter 9

Quiz: Chapter 7 to Chapter 9

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?
a) Aubrey promotes him.
b) Official notice from England orders the promotion.
c) An admiral appointments him.
d) Maturin gets Aubrey to promote Stourton.

2. What ideas does Aubrey take from his time with the China fleet?
a) Better food on the China's flagship,
b) Maneuvers to use on the French.
c) A new approach to discipline.
d) A new method of rigging.

3. Why does the swell aid Aubrey and the China fleet?
a) It makes French use of lower level guns impossible.
b) It makes navigation difficult for the French.
c) It sinks two French vessels.
d) It allows the China Fleet...
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