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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What benefit does Mr. Hervey's uncle arrange for Aubrey in Bombay?
(a) He gets pay raises for the crew.
(b) He throws a gala for Aubrey.
(c) He gets the repairs for the H.M.S. Surprise expedited.
(d) He offers Aubrey the admiral's quarters.

2. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He draws attention of the French.
(b) He gets Maturin's signals back .
(c) He misreads the response.
(d) He gets no replay from Maturin.

3. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?
(a) He loses the use of his legs.
(b) He returns to perfect health.
(c) He does not regain good health.
(d) He shows marked improvement.

4. In chapter six, how long is Maturin on the rocky islets?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) For weeks.
(d) Three days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?

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

3. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?

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

5. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?

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