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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?
(a) Fresh vegetables and citrus fruit.
(b) Calcium in cheese.
(c) More salt.
(d) More protein.

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

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

4. What dangers does the H.M.S. Surprise face on the way to Calcutta?
(a) She takes on water due to the damage from the battle.
(b) Scurvy again plagues the ship.
(c) The French fleet again finds the ship.
(d) Torn sails make her go off course.

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

6. Of what does Canning accuse Diana?
(a) Being unfaithful to him.
(b) Wanting to kill him.
(c) Slowly losing her mind.
(d) Stealing from him.

7. Among the vessels of Linois, which is the most imposing to Aubrey?
(a) H.M.S. Lively.
(b) Berceau.
(c) Marengo.
(d) China fleet's flagship.

8. Why does Maturin not go to see Diana when he first finds out where she lives in Bombay?
(a) He is anxious about her reaction.
(b) He cannot find the street.
(c) She is out of town.
(d) Her lover Canning is at home.

9. 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 are carrying about three million pounds sterling.
(d) They have goods and cash worth about six hundred pounds sterling.

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

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

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

13. As H.M.S. Surprise turns toward home, what group of ships does it first encounter?
(a) Local fishing boats.
(b) China fleet.
(c) Spanish vessels.
(d) French armada.

14. What woman does Maturin visit in Calcutta?
(a) He visits Commodore Moffit's wife.
(b) He again sees Diana.
(c) He encounters Mrs. Williams.
(d) He finds Dil's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?

2. How does Diana respond to Maturin's proposal of marriage?

3. What relationship, if any, does Aubrey have with the captain of the Seringapatam?

4. What two men occasionally play music on the ship during the voyage to India?

5. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?

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