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

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) Frances Williams.
(b) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

2. What is Diana Villier's marital status in Post Captain?
(a) Single.
(b) Separated.
(c) Widowed.
(d) Divorced

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?

2. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?

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

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

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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