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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) The Carrington.
(b) Lord Nelson.
(c) The Othello.
(d) King of the Sea.

2. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?
(a) The H.M.S. Lexington.
(b) The H.M.S. Bledsoe.
(c) The H.M.S. Cavalcade.
(d) The H.M.S. Project.

3. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?
(a) Sarah's.
(b) Eleanor's.
(c) Diana's.
(d) Sophia's.

4. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Heidi Burkhart.
(d) Diana Villiers.

5. Who is Preserved Killick?
(a) Aubrey's steward.
(b) A local taxidermist
(c) Doctor Maturin's assistant.
(d) Maturin's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country is Doctor Maturin's destination for gathering intelligence for the Admiralty?

2. What is Polychrest's condition as Captain Aubrey and his crew leave the French port and head toward the open sea?

3. What is the name of the suitor whom Mrs. Williams has arranged for her daughter, Sophia?

4. What type of career path has Adam Scrivens failed to attain?

5. What type of vessel is the Fanciulla?

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