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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Maturin be rushed away from the duel scene?
(a) Canning's relatives threaten Maturin.
(b) Aubrey sendsfor him.
(c) Calcutta law forbids dueling.
(d) Diana sends for Maturin.

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

3. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?
(a) Canning makes her happy.
(b) Canning still loves his wife.
(c) They often fight.
(d) Canning is running out of money.

4. What new symptoms does Stanhope display after leaving Bombay?
(a) He loses his sight.
(b) He succumbs to scurvy.
(c) He develops a rash.
(d) He vomits blood and convulses.

5. What is the intended use of the gift Jack Aubrey accepts on behalf of Sophie from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) The pearls are for a necklace.
(b) The bird's plumage is for a fancy hat.
(c) Money from selling the treasure is to pay off debts.
(d) The sword is to hang above a fireplace.

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

7. 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) The French fleet again finds the ship.
(c) Scurvy again plagues the ship.
(d) Torn sails make her go off course.

8. 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) Bowes.
(d) Linois.

9. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?
(a) Clouds that affect navigation.
(b) Dry weather that depletes the drinking water.
(c) Dangerous tradewinds.
(d) Calm winds and excessive heat.

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

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

13. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?
(a) He daydreams about Sophia and children.
(b) He listens to Maturin's praise of Sophia.
(c) Sophia reminds him of his mother.
(d) He plans their wedding.

14. While Aubrey and Maturin are up in the foretop, what sighting does the crew make?
(a) They see a sail in the distance.
(b) They catch sight of an island.
(c) Someone glimpses dolphins.
(d) One member yells that he sees several ships.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does the Seringapatam's captain make to Jack Aubrey?

2. In Bombay, does Maturin's logic convince Aubrey that he should not worry about Sophie's impressions?

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

4. What does Stanhope's physical condition push Aubrey to do in spite of safety concerns?

5. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?

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