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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Sophia Williams.

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

3. What aspect of Captain Aubrey's life is damaged by his constant visits to Diana?
(a) Friendship with Pullings.
(b) Professional career.
(c) Friendship with Sophia.
(d) Friendship with Goodridge.

4. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Sophia Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

5. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?
(a) Spades.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Croquet.
(d) Piquet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country are Aubrey and Maturin headed to via the Indiaman that they board in Gibraltar?

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

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

4. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?

5. Who censures Captain Aubrey for allegedly being too punctilious?

(see the answer key)

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