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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 chapter six, how long is Maturin on the rocky islets?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) For weeks.
(d) Three days.
2. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
(a) They must carefully sail through rocks.
(b) They have to quickly change sails.
(c) It involves towing the ship.
(d) Locals to send out a small craft.
3. What is Maturin's understanding of Stanhope's deteriorating health?
(a) He thinks only a hospital can save Stanhope.
(b) He decides only surgery will help.
(c) He fears Stanhope is contagious.
(d) He gives up on Stanhope.
4. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?
(a) The crew members like Atkins.
(b) Only Aubrey befriends Atkins.
(c) Maturin likes and respects Atkins.
(d) Only Stanhope likes Atkins.
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. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
2. Who is fatally injured during the duel in chapter ten?
3. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?
4. How prosperous is the China fleet?
5. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Stephen Maturin so visibly upset when he returns to the H.M.S. Surprise in chapter eight?
2. Why is Babbinton's promotion only considered an acting appointment?
3. What ruse is used to fool the French armada about the strength of the China fleet?
4. Why might Pullings be disappointed with the actions of Mr. Hervey's uncle while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
5. Why does Aubrey call together the captains when the H.M.S. Surprise returns to the China fleet?
6. Why are Mr. Ahmed Smyth and Atkins at odds with one another?
7. How does Stanhope's ill health finally affect Aubrey and his crew?
8. How do you describe Stanhope and his entourage from the stand point of the H.M.S. Surprise crew?
9. How effective is Maturin's solution for Stanhope's health after the convulsing?
10. Is there any point in the long voyage when the people on board are in grave danger?
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