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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?
(a) No because his broken arm prevents him from being able to row the boat.
(b) No because he can't make the boat water tight.
(c) No becasuse the boat is lost in the storm.
(d) No because Nicolls takes it.

2. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He is disappointed that he doesn't get a better offer.
(b) He fears he owes too much to Maturin.
(c) He thinks his career will stall.
(d) He is thrilled.

3. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He decides to call off his mission.
(b) He determines to complete his mission,
(c) He does not believe Sir Joseph.
(d) He leaves for South Africa.

4. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?
(a) Maturin hires Mr. Stanhope for the voyage.
(b) Stanhope is the steward assigned to Aubrey.
(c) Stanhope will captain Maturin's vessel.
(d) Stanhope is the envoy going to Kampong.

5. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?
(a) To leave Bombay without Maturin.
(b) To tell Canning of Maturin's intentions.
(c) To have Maturin arrested.
(d) To ruin Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?

2. What is Maturin's exciting discovery during the voyage back to England?

3. What does Stanhope's physical condition push Aubrey to do in spite of safety concerns?

4. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?

5. What dangers does the H.M.S. Surprise face on the way to Calcutta?

(see the answer key)

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