1. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?
(a) They plot to confront Diana about the true nature of her association with Richard Canning.
(b) They remain at odds with one another.
(c) They agree to engage in a duel over Diana upon their return to England.
(d) They re-establish their friendship.

2. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) Captain Aubrey cuckolded Admiral Harte.
(d) Harte learns that Captain Aubrey has been gossiping about him to officers and crew members aboard the Polychrest.

3. At the time that Captain Aubrey is informed about the mutiny that may be pending, how many days is the Polychrest away from reaching the French port that is its destination?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

4. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?
(a) Through French countryside.
(b) A route extending through French ports.
(c) Through Paris and Nice.
(d) A direct route.

5. What position is held by MacDonald aboard the Polychrest?
(a) Marine captain.
(b) Second lieutenant.
(c) Chief navigator.
(d) Head boatswain.