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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 does Maturin receive from England while he is in Bombay?
(a) Money from friends.
(b) Books about nature.
(c) Official reports and letters from Sophie.
(d) Several letters from Diana.

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

3. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?
(a) He pays for Dil's funeral.
(b) He sends money to Dil's family.
(c) He sends money to Diana to have Dil's body buried.
(d) He promises to help Dil's siblings.

4. What is Maturin's understanding of Stanhope's deteriorating health?
(a) He decides only surgery will help.
(b) He gives up on Stanhope.
(c) He thinks only a hospital can save Stanhope.
(d) He fears Stanhope is contagious.

5. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?
(a) They are put ashore on some islands.
(b) Three are killed in the battle with the French.
(c) Most pay for passage on the Indiamen transport ships.
(d) They stay in Calcutta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose navigation abilities does Jack Aubrey doubt in chapter eight?

3. Who leads the French Armada?

4. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What ruse is used to fool the French armada about the strength of the China fleet?

2. Why is Babbinton's promotion only considered an acting appointment?

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

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

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

6. Why is Maturin's meeting with Canning awkward?

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

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

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

10. How effective is Maturin's solution for Stanhope's health after the convulsing?

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