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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 the sixth chapter, a second violent storm does what kind of damage to the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) All the rigging is lost.
(b) Destruction of the foremost.
(c) Two sails are torn.
(d) The ship is undamaged.

2. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?
(a) More protein.
(b) Fresh vegetables and citrus fruit.
(c) Calcium in cheese.
(d) More salt.

3. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?
(a) Several crew members get seasick.
(b) Maturin is often seasick.
(c) No one else is seasick.
(d) Stanhope's entourage also suffer seasickness.

4. What is the intended use of the gift Jack Aubrey accepts on behalf of Sophie from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) The sword is to hang above a fireplace.
(b) The pearls are for a necklace.
(c) The bird's plumage is for a fancy hat.
(d) Money from selling the treasure is to pay off debts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?

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

3. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?

4. As H.M.S. Surprise turns toward home, what group of ships does it first encounter?

5. While in Bombay, what does Maturin learn becomes of Sophie's sisters?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Aubrey's thoughts on the physical distance between him and Linois with the French Armada?

3. How are the officers of the H.M.S. Surprise treated by the China fleet?

4. Why does Aubrey call together the captains when the H.M.S. Surprise returns to the China fleet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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