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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Half-Brothers.
(c) Friends.
(d) Neighbors.

2. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?
(a) Time and a half pay.
(b) No pay.
(c) Full pay.
(d) Half-pay.

3. What type of lifestyle are thousands of sailors released to following the war between England and France?
(a) Happiness and frivolity.
(b) Luxury and deceit.
(c) Despondency and desperation.
(d) Part-time work and part-time play.

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

5. What is Diana Villier's marital status in Post Captain?
(a) Widowed.
(b) Divorced
(c) Single.
(d) Separated.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?

2. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?

3. What relation is Sophia to Frances?

4. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?

5. Who sends a letter to Aubrey upon leaving England expressing her continued affection and good intentions despite her mother's interference?

(see the answer key)

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