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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
(a) He takes a vacation.
(b) He supervises refitting the ship.
(c) He searches for Diana.
(d) He helps Maturin with business.

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

3. What does Maturin receive from England while he is in Bombay?
(a) Several letters from Diana.
(b) Official reports and letters from Sophie.
(c) Books about nature.
(d) Money from friends.

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 embarrassed to be of no help.
(b) They resent the way they are treated by the crew.
(c) They are paid poorly by Stanhope.
(d) They are frightened by a severe storm.

5. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) She is still married.
(b) Her lover is a priest.
(c) Her lover is also her cousin.
(d) Her lover is a married man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?

2. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?

3. What is Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??

4. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?

5. What is Nicolls' general state of mind when he takes the side trip with Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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