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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Doctor Stephen Maturin.

2. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?
(a) Christy-Palliere.
(b) Charles DeGaulle.
(c) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(d) Jean Lafitte.

3. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(d) Frances Williams.

4. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?
(a) Full pay.
(b) No pay.
(c) Half-pay.
(d) Time and a half pay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?

2. What relation is Diana to Sophia?

3. What does Captain Aubrey consider buying, but is not quite sure of its tone?

4. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?

5. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

(see the answer key)

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