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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What affect does the heat and exposure on St. Paul's Rocks have on Stephen Maturin.
(a) He becomes depressed.
(b) He begins to experience hallucinations.
(c) His health deteriorates.
(d) He regains his health.

2. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?
(a) To tell Canning of Maturin's intentions.
(b) To ruin Maturin.
(c) To leave Bombay without Maturin.
(d) To have Maturin arrested.

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

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

5. What does the Marine Captain suggest Maturin do to Canning?
(a) Have a group of Marines give Canning a public beating.
(b) Spread rumors about Canning.
(c) Sue Canning in court.
(d) Ignore Canning.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What two men occasionally play music on the ship during the voyage to India?
(a) Mr. White and Pullings.
(b) Two of the crew,
(c) Aubrey and Maturin.
(d) Stanhope and Atkins.

12. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Mr. Pullings.
(d) Most of the crew.

13. 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 is not convinced.
(d) Aubrey decides not to worry.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?

2. Which enemy ship does Aubrey think equals in battle to the H.M.S. Surprise?

3. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?

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

5. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?

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