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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What area of the H.M.S. Lively does Doctor Maturin tour?
(a) The powder room.
(b) The galley.
(c) The sickbay.
(d) The fo'c'sel.

3. 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.

4. Who escorts Sophia and Cecelia Williams to the H.M.S. Lively where they request transportation?
(a) Captain Robards.
(b) Captain Wentworth.
(c) Admiral Haddock.
(d) Admiral Winters.

5. What is the Polychrest armed with instead of long guns?
(a) Cannons.
(b) Rifles.
(c) Carronades.
(d) Dynamite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship that is instrumental in pulling the Polychrest out of a sandbank after it runs aground?

2. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

3. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?

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

5. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?

(see the answer key)

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