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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin not go to see Diana when he first finds out where she lives in Bombay?
(a) He cannot find the street.
(b) He is anxious about her reaction.
(c) Her lover Canning is at home.
(d) She is out of town.

2. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?
(a) Most of the crew.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Mr. White.
(d) Mr. Pullings.

3. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?
(a) Scurvy.
(b) Dyssentary.
(c) Measles.
(d) Psychological problems.

4. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?
(a) Quarters of Harte on H.M.S. Lively.
(b) Funeral of the King of England.
(c) Ball thrown for the young hero Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.

5. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Yes. The storm tears a hole in the hull.
(b) Yes. The ship is driven far out to sea.
(c) No. The ship is not disturbed by the storm.
(d) Yes. One sail is slightly damaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?

2. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

3. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?

4. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?

5. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?

(see the answer key)

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