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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 one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?
(a) Her move to South Africa.
(b) Diana's separation from her lover.
(c) Her move to India to avoid the scandal.
(d) Her forced wedding.

2. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?
(a) He hires Maturin to accompany him to Bombay.
(b) He gets safe passage back to Spain for Maturin.
(c) He secures a voyage for Maturin to Kampong.
(d) He arranges for Maturin to sale to South Africa.

3. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?
(a) More salt.
(b) Fresh vegetables and citrus fruit.
(c) More protein.
(d) Calcium in cheese.

4. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) They are paid poorly by Stanhope.
(b) They are embarrassed to be of no help.
(c) They resent the way they are treated by the crew.
(d) They are frightened by a severe storm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?

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

3. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

4. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?

5. Whose navigation abilities does Jack Aubrey doubt in chapter eight?

(see the answer key)

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