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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aside from being a surgeon, what type of work does Stephen Maturin also handle?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Pastor.
(c) Veterinarian.
(d) Secret Agent.

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

3. What does the Admiralty order the Polychrest to do upon reaching a particular French port?
(a) Pick up rations for the sailors and medicine for the infirmary aboard the Polychrest.
(b) Deliver French prisoners who have been held captive in England and Pick up some British prisoners who have been held in France.
(c) Deliver wheat to the French and pick up fine fabrics for new uniforms for the Admiralty.
(d) Attack the port and destroy a particular ship.

4. Which character appears in threadbare dress and covered with crumbs at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Williams at Mapes Court?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Cecelia Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Doctor Stephen Maturin.

5. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?
(a) Honey.
(b) Liquor.
(c) Opium.
(d) Aspirin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?

2. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?

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

4. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?

5. What is Polychrest's condition as Captain Aubrey and his crew leave the French port and head toward the open sea?

(see the answer key)

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