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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?
(a) The Pennington.
(b) H.M.S. Royale.
(c) The Charwell.
(d) H.M.S. Hempstead.

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

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

4. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?
(a) India.
(b) Ireland.
(c) United States.
(d) Brazil.

5. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?
(a) Germany and Italy.
(b) Spain and France.
(c) France and England.
(d) The United States and England.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of area is the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented located?

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

3. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?

4. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?

5. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?

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