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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?
(a) He is sad to lose his chess partner.
(b) He is glad to be rid of the burden.
(c) He is optimistic that their troubles are over.
(d) He feels the voyage is for nothing.

3. What is Maturin's solution to his problems with Canning?
(a) He arranges to have Canning deported.
(b) He wants to fight Canning in a duel.
(c) He attempts to get Canning fired.
(d) He chooses to publicly harass Canning.

4. What gift does Maturin make to Dil?
(a) Maturin promisies to fund Dil's education at a boarding school.
(b) To help make her future more secure, Maturin gives Dil expensive silver bracelets.
(c) Maturin helps Dil's family find better living quarters.
(d) Maturin gives Dil money so she can leave Bombay.

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

6. How prosperous is the China fleet?
(a) The goods are valued at six million pounds sterling.
(b) They have cargo totaling one million pounds sterling.
(c) They have goods and cash worth about six hundred pounds sterling.
(d) They are carrying about three million pounds sterling.

7. While Aubrey and Maturin are up in the foretop, what sighting does the crew make?
(a) Someone glimpses dolphins.
(b) They catch sight of an island.
(c) They see a sail in the distance.
(d) One member yells that he sees several ships.

8. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He says jewlry is frivolous.
(b) He goes on about the history of cutlery.
(c) He uses the treasure to lecture Aubrey about debts.
(d) He relates the plumage to attraction for mating purposes.

9. What relationship, if any, does Aubrey have with the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He is an old friend of Aubrey.
(b) He owes Aubrey money.
(c) Aubrey courts his daughter.
(d) Aubrey knows him only by reputation.

10. What affect does the heat and exposure on St. Paul's Rocks have on Stephen Maturin.
(a) He begins to experience hallucinations.
(b) He regains his health.
(c) His health deteriorates.
(d) He becomes depressed.

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

12. Which enemy ship does Aubrey think equals in battle to the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Symillante.
(b) China fleet's flagship.
(c) H.M.S. Surprise has no equal.
(d) Belle Poule.

13. What is the intended use of the gift Jack Aubrey accepts on behalf of Sophie from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) Money from selling the treasure is to pay off debts.
(b) The pearls are for a necklace.
(c) The sword is to hang above a fireplace.
(d) The bird's plumage is for a fancy hat.

14. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?
(a) Dry weather that depletes the drinking water.
(b) Calm winds and excessive heat.
(c) Clouds that affect navigation.
(d) Dangerous tradewinds.

15. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) They argue about the new first lieutenant.
(b) Maturin accuses Aubrey of being unfaithful to Sophia.
(c) They argue about their loves, Sophia and Diana.
(d) Aubrey accuses Maturin of gambling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?

2. Who acts as Maturin's second?

3. What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil?

4. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?

5. What personal tragedy recently happens to the captain of the Seringapatam?

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