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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) They argue about their loves, Sophia and Diana.
(b) Maturin accuses Aubrey of being unfaithful to Sophia.
(c) They argue about the new first lieutenant.
(d) Aubrey accuses Maturin of gambling.

2. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?
(a) From Diana Villiers.
(b) From Sophia.
(c) He gets no personal mail.
(d) From Admiral Harte.

3. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?
(a) They row to another English vessel.
(b) They take an extended trip to a deserted monastery.
(c) They go to St. Paul's Rocks.
(d) They row to the shore of Brazil.

4. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?
(a) Dangerous tradewinds.
(b) Clouds that affect navigation.
(c) Dry weather that depletes the drinking water.
(d) Calm winds and excessive heat.

5. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?
(a) Maturin protects them under the capsized boat.
(b) Almost all are lost.
(c) Maturin tosses them into the sea.
(d) Maturin stores them in a small cave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new symptoms does Stanhope display after leaving Bombay?

2. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?

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

4. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?

5. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

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