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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 does not understand Maturin.
(c) Aubrey is not convinced.
(d) Aubrey decides not to worry.

3. What does Canning do to Maturin?
(a) He has Maturin thrown into jail.
(b) He stabs Maturin.
(c) He ruins Maturin's reputation.
(d) He hits Maturin.

4. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Mr. Smith.

5. Who is waiting for Maturin at his lodging when Maturin returns from meeting with Diana?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Dil's father.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Bonden.

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

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

8. Who is fatally injured during the duel in chapter ten?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Canning.
(c) M'Alister.
(d) Etherege.

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

10. What gift does the Seringapatam's captain make to Jack Aubrey?
(a) Some captured treasure.
(b) A finely detailed sword.
(c) Pearls for Sophia.
(d) A bird of paradise.

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

12. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Babbington.
(c) Stanhope.
(d) Mr. White.

13. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?
(a) No one else is seasick.
(b) Maturin is often seasick.
(c) Stanhope's entourage also suffer seasickness.
(d) Several crew members get seasick.

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

15. While in Bombay, what does Maturin learn becomes of Sophie's sisters?
(a) One sister is pregnant and the other runs away.
(b) They both find jobs as governesses.
(c) They are both married.
(d) They move to Scotland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?

2. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?

3. While Aubrey and Maturin are up in the foretop, what sighting does the crew make?

4. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?

5. What fleet does the H.M.S. Surprise engage in battle with?

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