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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose navigation abilities does Jack Aubrey doubt in chapter eight?
(a) Atkins'.
(b) Harrowby's.
(c) Sourton's.
(d) His own.

2. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(b) He takes the waters at Bath.
(c) He tries some poultices.
(d) He resorts to herbal tonics.

3. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?
(a) The extreme heat.
(b) A cooling breeze.
(c) A sudden and severe storm.
(d) A prolonged calm.

4. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Mr. Waring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin not go to see Diana when he first finds out where she lives in Bombay?

2. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?

3. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?

4. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?

5. When church services are held on Sunday in chapter 5, who preaches the sermon?

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