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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Heidi Burkhart.

2. In what type of area is the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented located?
(a) Urban.
(b) Country.
(c) Farm.
(d) Commercial.

3. Which character appears in threadbare dress and covered with crumbs at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Williams at Mapes Court?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Doctor Stephen Maturin.

4. Who helps Captain Aubrey recruit sailors by drawing a poster promising rewards to those who sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Blakesley.
(b) McIntire.
(c) Scrivens.
(d) Haynesworth.

5. What type of unwanted guests does Post Captain Aubrey have in his cabin aboard his new sea command?
(a) Bees.
(b) Hamsters.
(c) Turtles.
(d) Ants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?

2. What does Aubrey forgo in favor of professional duty?.

3. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?

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

5. What subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?

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