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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?
(a) The crew members like Atkins.
(b) Maturin likes and respects Atkins.
(c) Only Stanhope likes Atkins.
(d) Only Aubrey befriends Atkins.

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

8. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He uses the treasure to lecture Aubrey about debts.
(b) He relates the plumage to attraction for mating purposes.
(c) He goes on about the history of cutlery.
(d) He says jewlry is frivolous.

9. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?
(a) He feels the voyage is for nothing.
(b) He is optimistic that their troubles are over.
(c) He is sad to lose his chess partner.
(d) He is glad to be rid of the burden.

10. What does Aubrey realize when he returns to the China fleet?
(a) The China fleet is not able to help him.
(b) The China fleet sumpathizes with the French.
(c) He is completely fooled the French armada.
(d) The French armada finds the China fleet as well.

11. 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) The ship is undamaged.
(c) Two sails are torn.
(d) Destruction of the foremost.

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

13. Who dies from his wounds a few days after the H.M.S. Surprise is in a battle with the French?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Stourton.
(c) Bowes.
(d) Linois.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maturin think of this visit to the foretop?

3. Why does Aubrey meet with the first lieutenant Stourton shortly after the ship sets sail out of Bombay?

4. What does Maturin receive from England while he is in Bombay?

5. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?

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