1. What position is Pullings promoted to aboard the Polychrest pursuant to Aubrey's advice?
(a) Second lieutenant.
(b) First assistant captain.
(c) First lieutenant.
(d) Lieutenant.

2. What is the name of the suitor whom Mrs. Williams has arranged for her daughter, Sophia?
(a) Parker.
(b) Hampton.
(c) Bowles.
(d) Stimson.

3. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Heidi Burkhart.

4. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?
(a) Her grandmother, Elle Villiers.
(b) Her former school headmistress, Mrs. Cates.
(c) Her parents, Jacque and Claudette Villiers.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

5. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?
(a) 1908.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1790.
(d) 1865.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?

2. Who is the captainof the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?

3. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?

4. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?

5. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?

(see the answer key)

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