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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dangers does the H.M.S. Surprise face on the way to Calcutta?
(a) The French fleet again finds the ship.
(b) Torn sails make her go off course.
(c) Scurvy again plagues the ship.
(d) She takes on water due to the damage from the battle.

2. When church services are held on Sunday in chapter 5, who preaches the sermon?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Mr. Stanhope.
(c) Mr. White.
(d) Aubrey.

3. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?
(a) They are put ashore on some islands.
(b) Three are killed in the battle with the French.
(c) Most pay for passage on the Indiamen transport ships.
(d) They stay in Calcutta.

4. How prosperous is the China fleet?
(a) They are carrying about three million pounds sterling.
(b) They have cargo totaling one million pounds sterling.
(c) The goods are valued at six million pounds sterling.
(d) They have goods and cash worth about six hundred pounds sterling.

5. Who is waiting for Maturin at his lodging when Maturin returns from meeting with Diana?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Dil's father.
(d) Pullings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?

2. Why are many of the prisoners in bad physical condition at Port Mahon's French prison?

3. In Bombay, does Maturin's logic convince Aubrey that he should not worry about Sophie's impressions?

4. What is Canning's religious background?

5. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?

(see the answer key)

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