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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relation is Sophia to Frances?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mother-In-Law.
(d) Mother.

2. What language does Maturin use to enter his personal observations in his diary?
(a) Catalan.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Dutch.
(d) French.

3. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?
(a) 73 Casualties.
(b) 158 Casualties.
(c) 220 Casualties.
(d) 36 Casualties.

4. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 20 pounds.
(d) 15 pounds.

5. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?
(a) Diana tells Maturin that she is in love with him.
(b) Diana tells Maturin that he reminds her of a love in her past.
(c) Diana tells Maturin that she is not interested in his advances.
(d) Diana tells Maturin that she was hoping not to see him at the ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of French Captain Christy-Palliere's ship that captured Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

2. Who does Captain Aubrey turn down an offer of a sea command from?

3. Richard Canning is a merchant from ______________.

4. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

5. What type of makeshift facility does Captain Aubrey's new sea command accommodate?

(see the answer key)

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