2. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
(a) He searches for Diana.
(b) He takes a vacation.
(c) He helps Maturin with business.
(d) He supervises refitting the ship.

3. Who represents the East India Company in Calcutta?
(a) Mr. Atkins.
(b) Bowes.
(c) Commodore Moffit.
(d) Canning.

4. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?
(a) He shows marked improvement.
(b) He loses the use of his legs.
(c) He returns to perfect health.
(d) He does not regain good health.

5. Whose navigation abilities does Jack Aubrey doubt in chapter eight?
(a) Sourton's.
(b) Harrowby's.
(c) Atkins'.
(d) His own.

6. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) An admiral appointments him.
(b) Official notice from England orders the promotion.
(c) Maturin gets Aubrey to promote Stourton.
(d) Aubrey promotes him.

7. Why does Aubrey meet with the first lieutenant Stourton shortly after the ship sets sail out of Bombay?
(a) Stourton asks to discuss navigation.
(b) Stourton accounts for the ship's money.
(c) Aubrey asks Stourton about the French fleet.
(d) Aubry wants to brief him on how the ship is run.

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

9. What benefit does Mr. Hervey's uncle arrange for Aubrey in Bombay?
(a) He gets the repairs for the H.M.S. Surprise expedited.
(b) He offers Aubrey the admiral's quarters.
(c) He gets pay raises for the crew.
(d) He throws a gala for Aubrey.

10. Who dies from his wounds a few days after the H.M.S. Surprise is in a battle with the French?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Linois.
(c) Bowes.
(d) Stourton.

11. To whom does Aubry write shortly after leaving Bombay?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Mrs. Pullings.
(d) Sophia.

12. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Mr. Nicolls' widow.

13. What does Maturin think of this visit to the foretop?
(a) He is afraid of heights.
(b) It is beautiful and he plans to return often.
(c) He is too depressed to enjoy the view.
(d) He is unimpressed with the view.

14. What is Maturin's understanding of Stanhope's deteriorating health?
(a) He decides only surgery will help.
(b) He thinks only a hospital can save Stanhope.
(c) He fears Stanhope is contagious.
(d) He gives up on Stanhope.

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