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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Her lover Canning is at home.
(c) She is out of town.
(d) He cannot find the street.

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

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

4. Why does Aubrey meet with the first lieutenant Stourton shortly after the ship sets sail out of Bombay?
(a) Stourton asks to discuss navigation.
(b) Stourton accounts for the ship's money.
(c) Aubry wants to brief him on how the ship is run.
(d) Aubrey asks Stourton about the French fleet.

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

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

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

15. How prosperous is the China fleet?
(a) The goods are valued at six million pounds sterling.
(b) They have goods and cash worth about six hundred pounds sterling.
(c) They are carrying about three million pounds sterling.
(d) They have cargo totaling one million pounds sterling.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Maturin's understanding of Stanhope's deteriorating health?

3. What benefit does Mr. Hervey's uncle arrange for Aubrey in Bombay?

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

5. What affect does the heat and exposure on St. Paul's Rocks have on Stephen Maturin.

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