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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?
(a) 40 miles.
(b) 120 miles.
(c) 350 miles.
(d) 225 miles.

2. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?
(a) Great Aunt.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Sister.
(d) Mother.

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

4. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?
(a) Love troubles.
(b) The war between England and France.
(c) Their respective crews.
(d) Their latest sea vessel conquests.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?

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

3. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.

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

5. In Chapter 2, which character is described as vain, uneven, and prone to periods of meanness?

(see the answer key)

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