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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?
(a) H.M.S. Dart.
(b) S.S. Triumph.
(c) S.S. Barrett.
(d) H.M.S. Walden.

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

3. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?
(a) Lawrence Tate.
(b) Heneage Dundas.
(c) Keith Pridemore.
(d) Theodore Martin.

4. What type of ships do Captain Aubrey and the Polychrest encounter in as they began to leave the French port?
(a) Battleships.
(b) Tourist Ships.
(c) Pirate Ships.
(d) Merchant ships.

5. What is the Polychrest armed with instead of long guns?
(a) Rifles.
(b) Carronades.
(c) Dynamite.
(d) Cannons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who informs Captain Aubrey that mutiny may be imminent aboard the Polychrest?

2. What position is Pullings promoted to aboard the Polychrest pursuant to Aubrey's advice?

3. How can the Polychrest's entry into the harbor of its French port destination be accurately described?

4. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?

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?

(see the answer key)

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