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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what type of area is the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented located?
(a) Country.
(b) Farm.
(c) Urban.
(d) Commercial.

2. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her niece, Victoria
(c) Her daughter, Sophia.
(d) Her daughter, Frances.

3. What relation is Diana to Sophia?
(a) Sister.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Mother-In-Law.
(d) Aunt.

4. Who does Aubrey yell profane orders to believing to be the ship's boy?
(a) One of the female passengers carrying shot.
(b) The ship's lookout.
(c) The ship's boy.
(d) The ship's cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?

2. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?

3. Which character appears in threadbare dress and covered with crumbs at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Williams at Mapes Court?

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

5. What is the dreadful news about that Captain Aubrey receives via letter at Polcary Down?

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