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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What ideas does Aubrey take from his time with the China fleet?
(a) A new approach to discipline.
(b) A new method of rigging.
(c) Maneuvers to use on the French.
(d) Better food on the China's flagship,

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

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

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

6. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
(a) It involves towing the ship.
(b) Locals to send out a small craft.
(c) They have to quickly change sails.
(d) They must carefully sail through rocks.

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

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

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

10. What does Stanhope's physical condition push Aubrey to do in spite of safety concerns?
(a) He anchors in dangerously deep water.
(b) He sails into a storm.
(c) He rows Stanhope to shore during a typhoon.
(d) He turns the ship back toward Bombay.

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

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

13. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) Maturin accuses Aubrey of being unfaithful to Sophia.
(b) Aubrey accuses Maturin of gambling.
(c) They argue about their loves, Sophia and Diana.
(d) They argue about the new first lieutenant.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter six, how long is Maturin on the rocky islets?

2. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?

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

4. How does Aubrey use the H.M.S. Surprise as a kind of decoy in his initial encounter with Linois' ships?

5. Why does Maturin not go to see Diana when he first finds out where she lives in Bombay?

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