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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of object is the French corvette?
(a) A house.
(b) A carriage.
(c) An armory supply.
(d) A ship.

2. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?
(a) Unemployed sailors.
(b) Imprisoned Frenchmen.
(c) Debt colllectors.
(d) Kitchen crew.

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

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

5. Who is injured aboard the Polychrest at the same time that Aubrey is injured?
(a) Pennington.
(b) Rundle.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Williamson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?

2. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?

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

4. What country is close to Toulon, France?

5. The Polychrest ends its voyage to the French port by___________________.

(see the answer key)

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