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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two men occasionally play music on the ship during the voyage to India?
(a) Mr. White and Pullings.
(b) Aubrey and Maturin.
(c) Stanhope and Atkins.
(d) Two of the crew,

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

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

4. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(b) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(c) Maturin's upcoming field work.
(d) High Lord's temporary position.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?

2. Who leads the French Armada?

3. What is Nicolls' general state of mind when he takes the side trip with Maturin?

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

5. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?

(see the answer key)

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