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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?
(a) 21st century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 20th century.
(d) 1920.

2. Who intervenes when Captain Aubrey intends to turn Adam Scriven in to the law?
(a) First Lieutenant Parker.
(b) Ship Master Goodridge,
(c) Midshipman Babbington.
(d) Doctor Stephen Maturin.

3. What type of lifestyle are thousands of sailors released to following the war between England and France?
(a) Part-time work and part-time play.
(b) Despondency and desperation.
(c) Happiness and frivolity.
(d) Luxury and deceit.

4. Aubrey's sea command transports an officer's ______________ on one voyage.
(a) Mother.
(b) Grandmoher.
(c) Sister.
(d) Aunt.

5. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?
(a) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Sophia Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?

2. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?

3. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?

4. What is the dreadful news about that Captain Aubrey receives via letter at Polcary Down?

5. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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