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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

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

3. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Diana?
(a) Sister.
(b) Mother.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Grandmother.

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

5. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) Unemployed.
(b) Post captain.
(c) His job status does not change.
(d) Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?

2. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?

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

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

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

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