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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?
(a) Brazil.
(b) United States.
(c) India.
(d) Ireland.

3. 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.

4. In what type of area is the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented located?
(a) Farm.
(b) Urban.
(c) Country.
(d) Commercial.

5. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Sophia Williams.
(d) Frances Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?

2. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?

3. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?

4. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Diana?

5. Aside from being a surgeon, what type of work does Stephen Maturin also handle?

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