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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. Who dies from his wounds a few days after the H.M.S. Surprise is in a battle with the French?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Linois.
(c) Stourton.
(d) Bowes.

2. Who is waiting for Maturin at his lodging when Maturin returns from meeting with Diana?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Dil's father.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Pullings.

3. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
(a) They must carefully sail through rocks.
(b) It involves towing the ship.
(c) Locals to send out a small craft.
(d) They have to quickly change sails.

4. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Canning.
(c) Dil.
(d) Stanhope.

5. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?
(a) Mr. White.
(b) Stanhope.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Pullings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?

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

4. What does Maturin receive from England while he is in Bombay?

5. What is Maturin's understanding of Stanhope's deteriorating health?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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