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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In the sixth chapter, a second violent storm does what kind of damage to the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) All the rigging is lost.
(b) Two sails are torn.
(c) The ship is undamaged.
(d) Destruction of the foremost.

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

7. What does the Marine Captain suggest Maturin do to Canning?
(a) Sue Canning in court.
(b) Ignore Canning.
(c) Have a group of Marines give Canning a public beating.
(d) Spread rumors about Canning.

8. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?
(a) East to avoid the tradewinds.
(b) Northwest direction.
(c) South along the coast.
(d) Northeast toward England.

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

10. Who leads the French Armada?
(a) Rear-Admiral Linois.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Maragall.
(d) French officer Dutourd.

11. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?
(a) He complains about Dil's laziness.
(b) He is afraid of scandal.
(c) He wants to help Dil.
(d) He asks Diana to hire Dil.

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

13. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Mr. Pullings.
(c) Most of the crew.
(d) Mr. White.

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

15. At the end of chapter six, where does the ship arrive at harbor?
(a) Santiago, Chile.
(b) Bombay.
(c) Barbados.
(d) Singapore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Maturin make to Dil?

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

3. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?

4. What are the losses suffered by the H.M.S. Surprise and the China fleet in their encounter with Linois?

5. What ideas does Aubrey take from his time with the China fleet?

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