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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Mr. Nicolls' widow.
(d) Diana Villiers.

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

3. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?
(a) Stanhope.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Dil.
(d) Canning.

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

5. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?
(a) He wants to help Dil.
(b) He complains about Dil's laziness.
(c) He asks Diana to hire Dil.
(d) He is afraid of scandal.

6. 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 their loves, Sophia and Diana.
(d) They argue about the new first lieutenant.

7. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?
(a) To sail back to India for help.
(b) Destroying French rigging to allow for escape.
(c) To escape the French fleet under the cover of darkness.
(d) To surrender.

8. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
(a) He takes a vacation.
(b) He helps Maturin with business.
(c) He supervises refitting the ship.
(d) He searches for Diana.

9. 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.

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

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

12. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?
(a) They stay in Calcutta.
(b) Most pay for passage on the Indiamen transport ships.
(c) Three are killed in the battle with the French.
(d) They are put ashore on some islands.

13. What fleet does the H.M.S. Surprise engage in battle with?
(a) French Armada.
(b) China fleet.
(c) Spanish fleet.
(d) Group of British mutineers.

14. What does Aubrey think of Canning in chapter ten?
(a) He has no direct contact with Canning.
(b) He no longer trusts Canning.
(c) He cannot warm up to Canning, a Jew.
(d) He is charmed by Canning.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?

3. In the sixth chapter, a second violent storm does what kind of damage to the H.M.S. Surprise?

4. What does Aubrey realize when he returns to the China fleet?

5. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?

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