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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Post captain.
(b) Master and commander.
(c) First lieutenant.
(d) Sailor.

2. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?
(a) 20th century.
(b) 1920.
(c) 21st century.
(d) 19th century.

3. What relation is Sophia to Frances?
(a) Mother.
(b) Mother-In-Law.
(c) Sister.
(d) Aunt.

4. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

5. How can Diana's family be labeled on a socio-economic basis?
(a) Poor and penniless.
(b) Rich and powerful.
(c) Blue-collar workers.
(d) Sharecroppers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?

2. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?

3. Who do Captain Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin compare notes on, and secretly, mutually desire following the ball

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

5. Aside from being a surgeon, what type of work does Stephen Maturin also handle?

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