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

2. What does Aubrey realize when he returns to the China fleet?
(a) The French armada finds the China fleet as well.
(b) He is completely fooled the French armada.
(c) The China fleet sumpathizes with the French.
(d) The China fleet is not able to help him.

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

4. What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil?
(a) Monkey.
(b) A new species of crab.
(c) Albatross.
(d) Sloth.

5. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Maturin gets Aubrey to promote Stourton.
(b) Aubrey promotes him.
(c) Official notice from England orders the promotion.
(d) An admiral appointments him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin not go to see Diana when he first finds out where she lives in Bombay?

2. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?

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

4. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?

5. What does Canning do to Maturin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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