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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Barrett Bonden and Joseph Plaice.
(b) Spencer Truitt and Martin Friar.
(c) Mark Hampton and Flynn Prescott.
(d) Aaron Jacks and Gabriel Gentry.

2. Who is about the only person who remains on friendly terms with Maturin following the Doctor's fierce argument with Aubrey over Diana?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Goodridge.
(c) Parker.
(d) MacDonald.

3. 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) Hatefully throughout.
(d) Lovingly throughout.

4. What fact about the Polychrest leads Captain Aubrey and two of his officers to re-design the ship's rigging?
(a) The Polychrest is visible to the enemy.
(b) The Polychrest is slow.
(c) The Polychrest is unpredictable.
(d) The Polychrest is shorthanded.

5. Who is Captain Aubrey's ship master aboard the Polychrest?
(a) Ford.
(b) Greathouse.
(c) Goodridge.
(d) Templeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?

2. Who is Preserved Killick?

3. How many days does Doctor Maturin's foreign intelligence trip last?

4. What type of lifestyle are thousands of sailors released to following the war between England and France?

5. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?

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