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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two men occasionally play music on the ship during the voyage to India?
(a) Mr. White and Pullings.
(b) Aubrey and Maturin.
(c) Stanhope and Atkins.
(d) Two of the crew,

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

3. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?
(a) They stay in Calcutta.
(b) They are put ashore on some islands.
(c) Most pay for passage on the Indiamen transport ships.
(d) Three are killed in the battle with the French.

4. 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 resent the way they are treated by the crew.
(c) They are frightened by a severe storm.
(d) They are embarrassed to be of no help.

5. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?
(a) He daydreams about Sophia and children.
(b) He plans their wedding.
(c) Sophia reminds him of his mother.
(d) He listens to Maturin's praise of Sophia.

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

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

8. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?
(a) He pays for Dil's funeral.
(b) He promises to help Dil's siblings.
(c) He sends money to Dil's family.
(d) He sends money to Diana to have Dil's body buried.

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

10. In Bombay, does Maturin's logic convince Aubrey that he should not worry about Sophie's impressions?
(a) Mr. White explains Maturin's logic.
(b) Aubrey is not convinced.
(c) Aubrey decides not to worry.
(d) Aubrey does not understand Maturin.

11. What are the losses suffered by the H.M.S. Surprise and the China fleet in their encounter with Linois?
(a) Aubrey is the only man wounded.
(b) Only one sailor is killed.
(c) A few dead, more wounded, and damage to the ship.
(d) No damage.

12. 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.

13. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?
(a) To surrender.
(b) Destroying French rigging to allow for escape.
(c) To escape the French fleet under the cover of darkness.
(d) To sail back to India for help.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What new symptoms does Stanhope display after leaving Bombay?

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

3. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?

4. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?

5. Who is waiting for Maturin at his lodging when Maturin returns from meeting with Diana?

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