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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?
(a) The resumption of military hostilities between England and France.
(b) The capture of Captain Aubrey by Napoleon Bonaparte's men.
(c) Mrs. Williams is invited to dine with the British Royal Family.
(d) The wedding of Doctor Stephen Maturin to Sophia Williams.

2. 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) Love troubles.
(b) Their latest sea vessel conquests.
(c) Their respective crews.
(d) The war between England and France.

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

4. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Serengeti.
(c) Savage Sea Explorer.
(d) Royale.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is injured aboard the Polychrest at the same time that Aubrey is injured?

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

3. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?

4. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?

5. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

(see the answer key)

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