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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What official at the Admiralty does Captain Aubrey meet with to discuss obtaining a sea command?
(a) Lord Melville.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) Sir Joseph.
(d) Captain Parker.

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

3. What aspect of Captain Aubrey's life is damaged by his constant visits to Diana?
(a) Friendship with Sophia.
(b) Friendship with Goodridge.
(c) Professional career.
(d) Friendship with Pullings.

4. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) Lord Nelson.
(b) The Carrington.
(c) King of the Sea.
(d) The Othello.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of dueling pistols does Doctor Maturin borrow from MacDonald?

2. At the end of Chapter 9, which ship runs aground?

3. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?

4. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?

5. Doctor Maturin advises Sophia to be more __________ with Captain Aubrey.

(see the answer key)

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