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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Captain Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin compare notes on, and secretly, mutually desire following the ball
(a) Cecelia Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

2. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?
(a) Savage Sea Explorer.
(b) Serengeti.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Royale.

3. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?
(a) H.M.S. Walden.
(b) S.S. Barrett.
(c) S.S. Triumph.
(d) H.M.S. Dart.

4. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Cecelia Williams.
(c) Sophia Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

5. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?
(a) H.M.S. Elliott.
(b) H.M.S. Seahawk.
(c) H.M.S. Flynn.
(d) H.M.S. Seagull.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?

2. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?

3. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?

4. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

5. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?

(see the answer key)

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