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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. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?
(a) Canning still loves his wife.
(b) They often fight.
(c) Canning is running out of money.
(d) Canning makes her happy.

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

3. What does Maturin think of this visit to the foretop?
(a) He is afraid of heights.
(b) He is too depressed to enjoy the view.
(c) It is beautiful and he plans to return often.
(d) He is unimpressed with the view.

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

5. Who acts as Maturin's second?
(a) Marine Captain Etherege.
(b) Captain Aubrey,
(c) M'Alister.
(d) Diana's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What woman does Maturin visit in Calcutta?

2. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?

3. How does Diana respond to Maturin's proposal of marriage?

4. What is Maturin's solution to his problems with Canning?

5. What benefit does Mr. Hervey's uncle arrange for Aubrey in Bombay?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why are Mr. Ahmed Smyth and Atkins at odds with one another?

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

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

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

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