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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?
(a) 21st century.
(b) 20th century.
(c) 1920.
(d) 19th century.

3. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?
(a) Gazette.
(b) By Letter.
(c) By Messenger.
(d) Gossip.

4. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.
(a) Hamburg, Germany.
(b) Salzburg, Austria.
(c) Toulon, France.
(d) Madrid, Spain.

5. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Post captain.
(b) First lieutenant.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Master and commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?

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

3. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?

4. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?

5. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

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