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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?
(a) He is sad to lose his chess partner.
(b) He is optimistic that their troubles are over.
(c) He is glad to be rid of the burden.
(d) He feels the voyage is for nothing.

2. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?
(a) Harbor south of London.
(b) The coast of Egypt.
(c) At Gibraltar.
(d) At a fortress near Cape Gooseberry.

3. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) No one expects Stanhope to die.
(b) The death of Stanhope surprises no one after his continued illness.
(c) Only Maturin is surprised by Stanhope dying.
(d) The officers are surprised since Stanhope is so young.

4. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
(a) It involves towing the ship.
(b) They have to quickly change sails.
(c) They must carefully sail through rocks.
(d) Locals to send out a small craft.

5. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin is reassigned by the British.
(b) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.
(c) Maturin is tortured and killed.
(d) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey meet with the first lieutenant Stourton shortly after the ship sets sail out of Bombay?

2. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?

3. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?

4. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?

5. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?

(see the answer key)

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