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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.
(a) Hamburg, Germany.
(b) Madrid, Spain.
(c) Toulon, France.
(d) Salzburg, Austria.

2. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?
(a) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(b) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

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

4. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?
(a) Her parents, Jacque and Claudette Villiers.
(b) Her former school headmistress, Mrs. Cates.
(c) Her grandmother, Elle Villiers.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

5. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Sophia Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of French Captain Christy-Palliere's ship that captured Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

2. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?

3. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

4. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?

5. What is Diana Villier's marital status in Post Captain?

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