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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is fatally injured during the duel in chapter ten?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) M'Alister.
(c) Etherege.
(d) Canning.

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

3. What gift does the Seringapatam's captain make to Jack Aubrey?
(a) Pearls for Sophia.
(b) A finely detailed sword.
(c) A bird of paradise.
(d) Some captured treasure.

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

5. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?
(a) Babbington.
(b) Blain.
(c) No one.
(d) Bonden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which enemy ship does Aubrey think equals in battle to the H.M.S. Surprise?

3. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?

4. What is the rumor in Bombay about the position of the French Armada?

5. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Aubrey and Maturin's lives complicated by women in chapter seven?

2. What is the Marine Captain Etherege's approach to Maturin's desire to get satisfaction from Canning?

3. What ruse is used to fool the French armada about the strength of the China fleet?

4. How does Stanhope's ill health finally affect Aubrey and his crew?

5. Why is Stephen Maturin so visibly upset when he returns to the H.M.S. Surprise in chapter eight?

6. What do his interactions with Dil and Diana in chapter seven suggest about Maturin's view of his role with women?

7. Why is Babbinton's promotion only considered an acting appointment?

8. How are the officers of the H.M.S. Surprise treated by the China fleet?

9. Why is Maturin's recovery of health surprising in chapter six?

10. Why might Pullings be disappointed with the actions of Mr. Hervey's uncle while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?

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