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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can the Polychrest's entry into the harbor of its French port destination be accurately described?
(a) As surprising and delightful.
(b) As easy and a success.
(c) As challenging and a learning experience.
(d) As difficult and a failure.

2. What relation is Sophia to Frances?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mother.
(d) Mother-In-Law.

3. Where is Mapes Court located in relation to the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented?
(a) Around the Corner.
(b) Ten Miles South.
(c) Next Door.
(d) Six Miles East.

4. What is the name of the suitor whom Mrs. Williams has arranged for her daughter, Sophia?
(a) Hampton.
(b) Parker.
(c) Bowles.
(d) Stimson.

5. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?
(a) So that he can practice navigating between England and France.
(b) So that he can be promoted to higher posts.
(c) To escape from the probability that Bonaparte's soldiers may find them and arrest them.
(d) So that he can return to England aboard it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of vessel is the Fanciulla?

2. Who helps Captain Aubrey recruit sailors by drawing a poster promising rewards to those who sign up to crew the Polychrest?

3. What is the Polychrest armed with instead of long guns?

4. Who gives Aubrey the good news that he is being made Post Captain?

5. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?

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