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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
(a) He takes a vacation.
(b) He searches for Diana.
(c) He helps Maturin with business.
(d) He supervises refitting the ship.

2. What does Aubrey think of Canning in chapter ten?
(a) He is charmed by Canning.
(b) He cannot warm up to Canning, a Jew.
(c) He no longer trusts Canning.
(d) He has no direct contact with Canning.

3. Why must Maturin be rushed away from the duel scene?
(a) Diana sends for Maturin.
(b) Canning's relatives threaten Maturin.
(c) Calcutta law forbids dueling.
(d) Aubrey sendsfor him.

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

5. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?
(a) To escape the French fleet under the cover of darkness.
(b) Destroying French rigging to allow for escape.
(c) To sail back to India for help.
(d) To surrender.

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

7. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
(a) They have to quickly change sails.
(b) It involves towing the ship.
(c) They must carefully sail through rocks.
(d) Locals to send out a small craft.

8. What dangers does the H.M.S. Surprise face on the way to Calcutta?
(a) Torn sails make her go off course.
(b) She takes on water due to the damage from the battle.
(c) Scurvy again plagues the ship.
(d) The French fleet again finds the ship.

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

10. Who leads the French Armada?
(a) Maragall.
(b) French officer Dutourd.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Rear-Admiral Linois.

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

12. To whom does Aubry write shortly after leaving Bombay?
(a) Mrs. Pullings.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Sophia.

13. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?
(a) Northeast toward England.
(b) South along the coast.
(c) Northwest direction.
(d) East to avoid the tradewinds.

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

15. As H.M.S. Surprise turns toward home, what group of ships does it first encounter?
(a) China fleet.
(b) Local fishing boats.
(c) Spanish vessels.
(d) French armada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?

2. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?

3. In the sixth chapter, a second violent storm does what kind of damage to the H.M.S. Surprise?

4. While Aubrey and Maturin are up in the foretop, what sighting does the crew make?

5. Why does Aubrey meet with the first lieutenant Stourton shortly after the ship sets sail out of Bombay?

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