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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. Which enemy ship does Aubrey think equals in battle to the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) China fleet's flagship.
(b) Symillante.
(c) H.M.S. Surprise has no equal.
(d) Belle Poule.

2. What does Canning do to Maturin?
(a) He ruins Maturin's reputation.
(b) He stabs Maturin.
(c) He has Maturin thrown into jail.
(d) He hits Maturin.

3. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He relates the plumage to attraction for mating purposes.
(b) He says jewlry is frivolous.
(c) He uses the treasure to lecture Aubrey about debts.
(d) He goes on about the history of cutlery.

4. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?
(a) Dry weather that depletes the drinking water.
(b) Calm winds and excessive heat.
(c) Clouds that affect navigation.
(d) Dangerous tradewinds.

5. Why does Aubrey meet with the first lieutenant Stourton shortly after the ship sets sail out of Bombay?
(a) Stourton accounts for the ship's money.
(b) Aubrey asks Stourton about the French fleet.
(c) Aubry wants to brief him on how the ship is run.
(d) Stourton asks to discuss navigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey show Maturin when they climb into the foretop?

2. Who is fatally injured during the duel in chapter ten?

3. What does the Marine Captain suggest Maturin do to Canning?

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

5. What fleet does the H.M.S. Surprise engage in battle with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. By the time the H.M.S. Surprise reaches Bombay, what is the condition of the ship and the crew and passengers?

5. Why might Pullings be disappointed with the actions of Mr. Hervey's uncle while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?

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

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

8. How are Aubrey and Maturin's lives complicated by women in chapter seven?

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

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

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