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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Canning accuse Diana?
(a) Being unfaithful to him.
(b) Wanting to kill him.
(c) Stealing from him.
(d) Slowly losing her mind.

2. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?
(a) Home of Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Mapes Court.
(c) Sophie's cousin's estate.
(d) Cafe near Sophie's home.

3. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?
(a) Stanhope's entourage also suffer seasickness.
(b) No one else is seasick.
(c) Several crew members get seasick.
(d) Maturin is often seasick.

4. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?
(a) He entices the French commander back to prison.
(b) He supplies disguises.
(c) He joins in the battle.
(d) He kills an escaping French officer.

5. What new symptoms does Stanhope display after leaving Bombay?
(a) He succumbs to scurvy.
(b) He develops a rash.
(c) He vomits blood and convulses.
(d) He loses his sight.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?

2. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?

3. Among the vessels of Linois, which is the most imposing to Aubrey?

4. Why is Aubrey initially disappointed at Madeira?

5. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

(see the answer key)

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