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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can the Polychrest's entry into the harbor of its French port destination be accurately described?
(a) As easy and a success.
(b) As difficult and a failure.
(c) As surprising and delightful.
(d) As challenging and a learning experience.

2. What does the Admiralty order the Polychrest to do upon reaching a particular French port?
(a) Deliver wheat to the French and pick up fine fabrics for new uniforms for the Admiralty.
(b) Pick up rations for the sailors and medicine for the infirmary aboard the Polychrest.
(c) Deliver French prisoners who have been held captive in England and Pick up some British prisoners who have been held in France.
(d) Attack the port and destroy a particular ship.

3. Who serves as Captain Aubrey's navigator as the Polychrest heads into the French port?
(a) First Lieutenant Parker.
(b) Ship Master Goodridge.
(c) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(d) Crewman Stephen Steer.

4. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?
(a) 1908.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1790.
(d) 1865.

5. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?
(a) Their latest sea vessel conquests.
(b) Their respective crews.
(c) Love troubles.
(d) The war between England and France.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?

4. At the time that Captain Aubrey is informed about the mutiny that may be pending, how many days is the Polychrest away from reaching the French port that is its destination?

5. What type of ships do Captain Aubrey and the Polychrest encounter in as they began to leave the French port?

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