2. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?
(a) 15 pounds.
(b) 20 pounds.
(c) 50 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

3. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her daughter, Sophia.
(c) Her niece, Victoria
(d) Her daughter, Frances.

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

5. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?
(a) Harte learns that Captain Aubrey has been gossiping about him to officers and crew members aboard the Polychrest.
(b) Captain Aubrey cuckolded Admiral Harte.
(c) Aubrey loses a bet with Admiral Harte and has not paid Harte the amount that he had wagered in card game that took nearly two years before their meeting aboard the Polychrest.
(d) Harte loses a card game to Captain Aubrey, and Harte has not paid Aubrey pursuant to his wager in a card game that took place nearly two years before their meeting aboard the Polychrest.

6. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Williams is invited to dine with the British Royal Family.
(b) The resumption of military hostilities between England and France.
(c) The wedding of Doctor Stephen Maturin to Sophia Williams.
(d) The capture of Captain Aubrey by Napoleon Bonaparte's men.

7. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?
(a) The United States and England.
(b) Germany and Italy.
(c) Spain and France.
(d) France and England.

8. Who does Captain Aubrey turn down an offer of a sea command from?
(a) Babbington
(b) Canning.
(c) Maturin
(d) Pullings.

9. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?
(a) 225 miles.
(b) 120 miles.
(c) 350 miles.
(d) 40 miles.

10. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Post captain.
(c) Unemployed.
(d) His job status does not change.

11. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Cecelia Williams.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Frances Williams.

12. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?
(a) The H.M.S. Project.
(b) The H.M.S. Bledsoe.
(c) The H.M.S. Lexington.
(d) The H.M.S. Cavalcade.

13. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) The Carrington.
(b) Lord Nelson.
(c) The Othello.
(d) King of the Sea.

14. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Post captain.
(b) Master and commander.
(c) Sailor.
(d) First lieutenant.

15. What item does Diana ask Maturin to sell in order to buy cloth and threads to make herself a suitable dress for the formal ball?
(a) Original painting.
(b) Gold watch.
(c) Coin collection.
(d) A jewel.