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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. What benefit does Mr. Hervey's uncle arrange for Aubrey in Bombay?
(a) He throws a gala for Aubrey.
(b) He gets pay raises for the crew.
(c) He gets the repairs for the H.M.S. Surprise expedited.
(d) He offers Aubrey the admiral's quarters.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What new symptoms does Stanhope display after leaving Bombay?

2. What personal tragedy recently happens to the captain of the Seringapatam?

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

4. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?

5. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?

Short Essay Questions

1. What details about Diana's life in chapter seven suggest her morality might be questionable?

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

3. Both Aubrey and Maturin entertain their shipmate's with stories and knowledge of sailing. Which man is more credible?

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 Maturin's desired outcome for Canning not come to pass?

6. Is there any point in the long voyage when the people on board are in grave danger?

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

8. Why is Maturin's recovery of health surprising in chapter six?

9. Why is Stephen Maturin so visibly upset when he returns to the H.M.S. Surprise in chapter eight?

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

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