1. The Polychrest ends its voyage to the French port by___________________.
(a) Being inspected by Admiralty officers.
(b) Serving as setting for a celebratory dinner party for the crew.
(c) Sinking.
(d) Engaging in battle against the French.

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

3. 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) Love troubles.
(c) The war between England and France.
(d) Their respective crews.

4. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?
(a) Captain Aubrey cuckolded Admiral Harte.
(b) Harte loses a card game to Captain Aubrey, and Harte has not paid Aubrey pursuant to his wager in a card game that took place nearly two years before their meeting aboard the Polychrest.
(c) Harte learns that Captain Aubrey has been gossiping about him to officers and crew members aboard the Polychrest.
(d) Aubrey loses a bet with Admiral Harte and has not paid Harte the amount that he had wagered in card game that took nearly two years before their meeting aboard the Polychrest.

5. 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.