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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?
(a) They agree to engage in a duel over Diana upon their return to England.
(b) They remain at odds with one another.
(c) They plot to confront Diana about the true nature of her association with Richard Canning.
(d) They re-establish their friendship.

2. What is the name of the French privateer that closes in on the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin are passengers in?
(a) The Sea Master.
(b) The Bellone.
(c) Le Auchan.
(d) Le Antoinette.

3. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?
(a) Demotion.
(b) Incarceration.
(c) Lynching.
(d) Flogging.

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

5. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?
(a) Debt colllectors.
(b) Unemployed sailors.
(c) Kitchen crew.
(d) Imprisoned Frenchmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?

2. What type of career path has Adam Scrivens failed to attain?

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

4. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?

5. What country is close to Toulon, France?

(see the answer key)

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