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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?
(a) Northwest direction.
(b) Northeast toward England.
(c) East to avoid the tradewinds.
(d) South along the coast.

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

3. How does Diana respond to Maturin's proposal of marriage?
(a) She thinks he is joking.
(b) She is relieved.
(c) She slaps him.
(d) She says yes.

4. What are the losses suffered by the H.M.S. Surprise and the China fleet in their encounter with Linois?
(a) Aubrey is the only man wounded.
(b) Only one sailor is killed.
(c) A few dead, more wounded, and damage to the ship.
(d) No damage.

5. What personal tragedy recently happens to the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He is told he must retire.
(b) His wife dies.
(c) He loses a brother in a battle with the French.
(d) His wife leaves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?

2. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?

3. To whom does Aubry write shortly after leaving Bombay?

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

5. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the East India Company reward Aubrey and the the East India Company?

2. What is the Marine Captain Etherege's approach to Maturin's desire to get satisfaction from Canning?

3. What is Maturin's goal at the duel?

4. What is Maturin's reaction to Dil's death?

5. How does Stanhope's ill health finally affect Aubrey and his crew?

6. What do his interactions with Dil and Diana in chapter seven suggest about Maturin's view of his role with women?

7. Why does Maturin's desired outcome for Canning not come to pass?

8. How do you describe Stanhope and his entourage from the stand point of the H.M.S. Surprise crew?

9. Why does Commodore temper his excitement after the sea victory?

10. How do Aubrey and Stourton differ in their approaches to leadership on the ship?

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