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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the rumor in Bombay about the position of the French Armada?
(a) They are close to Bombay.
(b) They are sailing toward China.
(c) They are approaching the port for repairs.
(d) They are heading back to Europe.

2. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) The death of Stanhope surprises no one after his continued illness.
(b) Only Maturin is surprised by Stanhope dying.
(c) No one expects Stanhope to die.
(d) The officers are surprised since Stanhope is so young.

3. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?
(a) Canning is running out of money.
(b) Canning still loves his wife.
(c) They often fight.
(d) Canning makes her happy.

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

5. What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil?
(a) Sloth.
(b) Albatross.
(c) A new species of crab.
(d) Monkey.

6. Who acts as Maturin's second?
(a) M'Alister.
(b) Captain Aubrey,
(c) Diana's brother.
(d) Marine Captain Etherege.

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

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

9. What fleet does the H.M.S. Surprise engage in battle with?
(a) Group of British mutineers.
(b) French Armada.
(c) Spanish fleet.
(d) China fleet.

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

11. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?
(a) Maturin likes and respects Atkins.
(b) The crew members like Atkins.
(c) Only Stanhope likes Atkins.
(d) Only Aubrey befriends Atkins.

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

13. What does Aubrey show Maturin when they climb into the foretop?
(a) The French fleet.
(b) Where sailors hide trinkets.
(c) Iinitials Aubrey carves years before.
(d) Ships repairs.

14. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?
(a) To have Maturin arrested.
(b) To ruin Maturin.
(c) To tell Canning of Maturin's intentions.
(d) To leave Bombay without Maturin.

15. What does Maturin receive from England while he is in Bombay?
(a) Money from friends.
(b) Several letters from Diana.
(c) Books about nature.
(d) Official reports and letters from Sophie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What benefit does Mr. Hervey's uncle arrange for Aubrey in Bombay?

2. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?

3. At the end of chapter six, where does the ship arrive at harbor?

4. What woman does Maturin visit in Calcutta?

5. What is Maturin's understanding of Stanhope's deteriorating health?

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