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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Diana generally treat Doctor Maturin during the time that they spend together?
(a) Kindly, followed by shabbily.
(b) Shabbily, followed by kindly.
(c) Lovingly throughout.
(d) Hatefully throughout.

3. What position is Pullings promoted to aboard the Polychrest pursuant to Aubrey's advice?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Second lieutenant.
(c) First assistant captain.
(d) First lieutenant.

4. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?
(a) S.S. Barrett.
(b) H.M.S. Dart.
(c) S.S. Triumph.
(d) H.M.S. Walden.

5. What does Adam Scriven try to do to Aubrey while the Captain is out walking around town one night?
(a) He tries to entertain him.
(b) He tries to meet him.
(c) He tries to ridicule him.
(d) He tries to rob him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What official at the Admiralty does Captain Aubrey meet with to discuss obtaining a sea command?

2. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?

3. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?

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

5. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?

(see the answer key)

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