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

2. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?
(a) He plans their wedding.
(b) He listens to Maturin's praise of Sophia.
(c) He daydreams about Sophia and children.
(d) Sophia reminds him of his mother.

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

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

5. 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 paid poorly by Stanhope.
(b) They resent the way they are treated by the crew.
(c) They are embarrassed to be of no help.
(d) They are frightened by a severe storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Maturin be rushed away from the duel scene?

2. What gift does Maturin make to Dil?

3. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?

4. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Aubrey's thoughts on the physical distance between him and Linois with the French Armada?

2. How effective is Maturin's solution for Stanhope's health after the convulsing?

3. Both Aubrey and Maturin entertain their shipmate's with stories and knowledge of sailing. Which man is more credible?

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

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

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

7. What is Maturin's reaction to Dil's death?

8. How do Aubrey and Stourton differ in their approaches to leadership on the ship?

9. Why is Maturin's meeting with Canning awkward?

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

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