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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?
(a) Mr. White.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Stanhope.

3. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?
(a) He wants to travel to South Africa.
(b) A northern, colder climate is Maturin's preference while he tries to recover.
(c) He favors a hot, humid climate.
(d) He asks his friends to leave him in peace

4. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?
(a) They eat beetles and other insects.
(b) They chew on leather strapping.
(c) They eat rats from the hold.
(d) Some resort to cannibalism.

5. What is Maturin's reaction to the heat he experiences on the side trip with Nicolls?
(a) He is taken ill by the heat.
(b) He becomes dizzy.
(c) He cuts short the trip.
(d) He is energized.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?

2. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

3. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

4. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?

5. What becomes of Mr. Nicolls in chapter five?

(see the answer key)

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