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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 20 pounds.
(c) 15 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

2. Who hosts a dinner party at which Captain Aubrey is pursued for arrest?
(a) The Waite Family.
(b) Lady Knowles.
(c) Clarice Brennan.
(d) The Pullings Family.

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

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

5. Who helps Captain Aubrey recruit sailors by drawing a poster promising rewards to those who sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Blakesley.
(b) McIntire.
(c) Haynesworth.
(d) Scrivens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship that is instrumental in pulling the Polychrest out of a sandbank after it runs aground?

2. What does the Admiralty order the Polychrest to do upon reaching a particular French port?

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

4. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?

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

(see the answer key)

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