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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey use the H.M.S. Surprise as a kind of decoy in his initial encounter with Linois' ships?
(a) He disguises the H.M.S. Surprise as a commercial vessel.
(b) He changes direction so quickly that it fools Linois.
(c) He gets Linois to chase away from the China fleet.
(d) He gets just out of gun distance before Linois fires.

2. 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.

3. What does Aubrey think of Canning in chapter ten?
(a) He is charmed by Canning.
(b) He no longer trusts Canning.
(c) He cannot warm up to Canning, a Jew.
(d) He has no direct contact with Canning.

4. In chapter five, does the envoy Stanhope enjoy his voyage on H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He is in constant fear that the French are after him.
(b) He is very ill and unhappy.
(c) He gets joy from the beautiful scenery.
(d) He is enthusiastic about serving on the crew.

5. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He is strapped to a board and carried.
(b) He ride a horse left by Maragall.
(c) He swims across the harbor.
(d) He walks the long way around the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?

2. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?

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

4. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?

5. What does the Marine Captain suggest Maturin do to Canning?

(see the answer key)

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