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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) Aubrey accuses Maturin of gambling.
(b) They argue about the new first lieutenant.
(c) Maturin accuses Aubrey of being unfaithful to Sophia.
(d) They argue about their loves, Sophia and Diana.

2. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?
(a) Mr. White.
(b) Mr. Pullings.
(c) Bonden.
(d) Most of the crew.

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

4. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Only Maturin is surprised by Stanhope dying.
(b) The death of Stanhope surprises no one after his continued illness.
(c) The officers are surprised since Stanhope is so young.
(d) No one expects Stanhope to die.

5. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Aubrey promotes him.
(b) An admiral appointments him.
(c) Official notice from England orders the promotion.
(d) Maturin gets Aubrey to promote Stourton.

6. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?
(a) To have Maturin arrested.
(b) To leave Bombay without Maturin.
(c) To tell Canning of Maturin's intentions.
(d) To ruin Maturin.

7. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?
(a) The crew members like Atkins.
(b) Only Aubrey befriends Atkins.
(c) Maturin likes and respects Atkins.
(d) Only Stanhope likes Atkins.

8. While Aubrey and Maturin are up in the foretop, what sighting does the crew make?
(a) They see a sail in the distance.
(b) They catch sight of an island.
(c) Someone glimpses dolphins.
(d) One member yells that he sees several ships.

9. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?
(a) He is glad to be rid of the burden.
(b) He feels the voyage is for nothing.
(c) He is optimistic that their troubles are over.
(d) He is sad to lose his chess partner.

10. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?
(a) Stanhope.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Babbington.

11. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Bonden.

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

13. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) They are frightened by a severe storm.
(b) They are embarrassed to be of no help.
(c) They resent the way they are treated by the crew.
(d) They are paid poorly by Stanhope.

14. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He says jewlry is frivolous.
(b) He goes on about the history of cutlery.
(c) He uses the treasure to lecture Aubrey about debts.
(d) He relates the plumage to attraction for mating purposes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?

2. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?

3. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?

4. Who dies from his wounds a few days after the H.M.S. Surprise is in a battle with the French?

5. What is Maturin's understanding of Stanhope's deteriorating health?

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