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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 gets just out of gun distance before Linois fires.
(b) He disguises the H.M.S. Surprise as a commercial vessel.
(c) He gets Linois to chase away from the China fleet.
(d) He changes direction so quickly that it fools Linois.

2. While in Bombay, what does Maturin learn becomes of Sophie's sisters?
(a) They move to Scotland.
(b) They are both married.
(c) They both find jobs as governesses.
(d) One sister is pregnant and the other runs away.

3. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?
(a) Bonden.
(b) No one.
(c) Blain.
(d) Babbington.

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

5. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?
(a) No one else is seasick.
(b) Stanhope's entourage also suffer seasickness.
(c) Several crew members get seasick.
(d) Maturin is often seasick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Canning accuse Diana?

2. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

3. Who is Richard Canning?

4. What gift does the Seringapatam's captain make to Jack Aubrey?

5. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?

(see the answer key)

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