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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Mr. Waring.

2. What does Aubrey realize when he returns to the China fleet?
(a) The China fleet is not able to help him.
(b) The French armada finds the China fleet as well.
(c) He is completely fooled the French armada.
(d) The China fleet sumpathizes with the French.

3. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) They resent the way they are treated by the crew.
(b) They are embarrassed to be of no help.
(c) They are frightened by a severe storm.
(d) They are paid poorly by Stanhope.

4. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?
(a) Stanhope is the envoy going to Kampong.
(b) Stanhope will captain Maturin's vessel.
(c) Stanhope is the steward assigned to Aubrey.
(d) Maturin hires Mr. Stanhope for the voyage.

5. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) He's a Roman Catholic priest.
(b) He's Jewish.
(c) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(d) His religious affiliation is unknown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?

2. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

3. What does Maturin do to allow himself to heal from the ball lodged in his chest?

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

5. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?

(see the answer key)

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