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H.M.S. Surprise | Quiz

Patrick O'Brian
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H.M.S. Surprise | Quiz

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1)

How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four? (from Chapter 4)

He has Admiral Harte discredited.
He gets Aubrey named to the House of Lords.
He gets Aubrey reassigned to the H.M.S. Lively.
He has Aubrey named captain of the H.M.S. Surprise.
2)

What does Diana request of Aubrey? (from Chapter 11)

She asks Aubrey for money.
She asks to return to England on the H.M.S. Surprise.
She asks Aubrey to express her regrets to Maturin.
She requests a letter of recommendation.
3)

The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where? (from Chapter 5)

Near the coast of Brazil.
In the Meditteranean.
South and west of India.
A day's voyage north of England.
4)

What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise? (from Chapter 4)

He is disappointed that he doesn't get a better offer.
He fears he owes too much to Maturin.
He thinks his career will stall.
He is thrilled.
5)

How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls? (from Chapter 5)

He refers Nicoll's to Stanhope.
He tells Nicolls he will consult with Aubrey.
He plays down what Nicolls has to say.
He suggests they immediatly return to the H.M.S. Surprise.
6)

Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil? (from Chapter 6)

Dangerous tradewinds.
Calm winds and excessive heat.
Clouds that affect navigation.
Dry weather that depletes the drinking water.
7)

What does Aubrey think of Diana in this final chapter? (from Chapter 11)

He thinks she should be given a second chance.
He feels sorry for her.
He assumes she is a good match for Maturin.
He thinks she is vain and difficult.
8)

Why does Aubrey watch Maturin alone during the difficult part of recovery after the duel? (from Chapter 11)

Maturin is disliked by the crew.
Aubrey wants the time to himself to think.
Maturin has secret intelligence he might reveal.
He assumes he is the only one who can help Maturin.
9)

What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil? (from Chapter 6)

A new species of crab.
Albatross.
Monkey.
Sloth.
10)

In chapter five, does the envoy Stanhope enjoy his voyage on H.M.S. Surprise? (from Chapter 5)

He is enthusiastic about serving on the crew.
He is in constant fear that the French are after him.
He is very ill and unhappy.
He gets joy from the beautiful scenery.
11)

What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam? (from Chapter 8)

He uses the treasure to lecture Aubrey about debts.
He goes on about the history of cutlery.
He says jewlry is frivolous.
He relates the plumage to attraction for mating purposes.
12)

About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six? (from Chapter 6)

Diana Villiers.
Sophia.
Mrs. Williams.
Mr. Nicolls' widow.
13)

Nicolls confesses what to Maturin on their journey? (from Chapter 5)

He wants to command his own ship.
He is engaged in adultery.
He talks about his early life as a thief.
He has strange medical symptoms.
14)

What are the losses suffered by the H.M.S. Surprise and the China fleet in their encounter with Linois? (from Chapter 9)

A few dead, more wounded, and damage to the ship.
Only one sailor is killed.
Aubrey is the only man wounded.
No damage.
15)

What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter? (from Chapter 4)

He stashes letters in a secret compartment.
He leaves the French code book.
He leaves a cache of silver.
He carves his initials on the main cap.
16)

What does Maturin think of this visit to the foretop? (from Chapter 8)

It is beautiful and he plans to return often.
He is unimpressed with the view.
He is too depressed to enjoy the view.
He is afraid of heights.
17)

Why does the swell aid Aubrey and the China fleet? (from Chapter 9)

It makes French use of lower level guns impossible.
It makes navigation difficult for the French.
It allows the China Fleet to quickly get away.
It sinks two French vessels.
18)

When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning? (from Chapter 7)

Canning still loves his wife.
Canning is running out of money.
They often fight.
Canning makes her happy.
19)

What is Maturin's solution to his problems with Canning? (from Chapter 10)

He chooses to publicly harass Canning.
He wants to fight Canning in a duel.
He arranges to have Canning deported.
He attempts to get Canning fired.
20)

What is the outcome of Maturin's radical treatment of his wound? (from Chapter 11)

He cannot remove the ball from his chest.
He develops a high fever.
His recovery is very fast.
He admits he needs another physician.
21)

What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy? (from Chapter 6)

Calcium in cheese.
More salt.
More protein.
Fresh vegetables and citrus fruit.
22)

What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder? (from Chapter 7)

He pays for Dil's funeral.
He sends money to Dil's family.
He promises to help Dil's siblings.
He sends money to Diana to have Dil's body buried.
23)

Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man? (from Chapter 6)

Bonden.
Mr. Smith.
Maturin.
Aubrey.
24)

While Aubrey and Maturin are up in the foretop, what sighting does the crew make? (from Chapter 8)

They catch sight of an island.
One member yells that he sees several ships.
They see a sail in the distance.
Someone glimpses dolphins.
25)

What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise? (from Chapter 4)

He serves on the vessel when he is younger.
He hears the H.M.S. Surprise is bad luck.
H.M.S. Surprise is another blockade vessel.
He's never heard of the vessel.
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