View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?
(a) Sophia and her mother.
(b) Bonden and Killick.
(c) Aubrey and Killick.
(d) Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.

2. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?
(a) He complains about Dil's laziness.
(b) He is afraid of scandal.
(c) He asks Diana to hire Dil.
(d) He wants to help Dil.

3. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) The death of Stanhope surprises no one after his continued illness.
(b) Only Maturin is surprised by Stanhope dying.
(c) The officers are surprised since Stanhope is so young.
(d) No one expects Stanhope to die.

4. What fleet does the H.M.S. Surprise engage in battle with?
(a) French Armada.
(b) Spanish fleet.
(c) Group of British mutineers.
(d) China fleet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?

2. What news does Maturin receive at Madeira?

3. Who is fatally injured during the duel in chapter ten?

4. Why does Aubrey watch Maturin alone during the difficult part of recovery after the duel?

5. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 341 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample