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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?
(a) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(b) Charles DeGaulle.
(c) Christy-Palliere.
(d) Jean Lafitte.

2. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?
(a) Love troubles.
(b) Their respective crews.
(c) Their latest sea vessel conquests.
(d) The war between England and France.

3. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?
(a) Debt colllectors.
(b) Imprisoned Frenchmen.
(c) Unemployed sailors.
(d) Kitchen crew.

4. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.
(a) Toulon, France.
(b) Salzburg, Austria.
(c) Hamburg, Germany.
(d) Madrid, Spain.

5. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?
(a) 40 miles.
(b) 225 miles.
(c) 120 miles.
(d) 350 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is close to Toulon, France?

2. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?

3. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?

4. What position is Pullings promoted to aboard the Polychrest pursuant to Aubrey's advice?

5. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?

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