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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?
(a) Dangerous tradewinds.
(b) Calm winds and excessive heat.
(c) Clouds that affect navigation.
(d) Dry weather that depletes the drinking water.

2. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?
(a) He wants to help Dil.
(b) He is afraid of scandal.
(c) He complains about Dil's laziness.
(d) He asks Diana to hire Dil.

3. How does Aubrey use the H.M.S. Surprise as a kind of decoy in his initial encounter with Linois' ships?
(a) He disguises the H.M.S. Surprise as a commercial vessel.
(b) He changes direction so quickly that it fools Linois.
(c) He gets just out of gun distance before Linois fires.
(d) He gets Linois to chase away from the China fleet.

4. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) The new First Lord.
(d) Captain Jack Aubrey.

5. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
(a) A day's voyage north of England.
(b) In the Meditteranean.
(c) Near the coast of Brazil.
(d) South and west of India.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?

2. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?

3. What two men occasionally play music on the ship during the voyage to India?

4. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?

5. What personal tragedy recently happens to the captain of the Seringapatam?

(see the answer key)

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