View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new symptoms does Stanhope display after leaving Bombay?
(a) He vomits blood and convulses.
(b) He develops a rash.
(c) He succumbs to scurvy.
(d) He loses his sight.

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

3. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?
(a) He gets Aubrey named to the House of Lords.
(b) He gets Aubrey reassigned to the H.M.S. Lively.
(c) He has Aubrey named captain of the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) He has Admiral Harte discredited.

4. While Aubrey and Maturin are up in the foretop, what sighting does the crew make?
(a) They see a sail in the distance.
(b) Someone glimpses dolphins.
(c) One member yells that he sees several ships.
(d) They catch sight of an island.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

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

3. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?

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

5. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 332 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample