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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Cecelia Williams.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Frances Williams.

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

3. What relation is Diana to Sophia?
(a) Sister.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Mother-In-Law.

4. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?
(a) H.M.S. Royale.
(b) The Pennington.
(c) The Charwell.
(d) H.M.S. Hempstead.

5. Aside from being a surgeon, what type of work does Stephen Maturin also handle?
(a) Pastor.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Secret Agent.
(d) Veterinarian.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?

4. How can Diana's family be labeled on a socio-economic basis?

5. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?

(see the answer key)

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