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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?
(a) Heneage Dundas.
(b) Keith Pridemore.
(c) Lawrence Tate.
(d) Theodore Martin.

2. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?
(a) They plot to confront Diana about the true nature of her association with Richard Canning.
(b) They remain at odds with one another.
(c) They re-establish their friendship.
(d) They agree to engage in a duel over Diana upon their return to England.

3. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Aaron Jacks and Gabriel Gentry.
(b) Spencer Truitt and Martin Friar.
(c) Barrett Bonden and Joseph Plaice.
(d) Mark Hampton and Flynn Prescott.

4. 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.

5. What does the Admiralty order the Polychrest to do upon reaching a particular French port?
(a) Pick up rations for the sailors and medicine for the infirmary aboard the Polychrest.
(b) Attack the port and destroy a particular ship.
(c) Deliver French prisoners who have been held captive in England and Pick up some British prisoners who have been held in France.
(d) Deliver wheat to the French and pick up fine fabrics for new uniforms for the Admiralty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?

2. 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?

3. Who is Captain Aubrey's ship master aboard the Polychrest?

4. What type of object is the French corvette?

5. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?

(see the answer key)

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