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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country is close to Toulon, France?
(a) England.
(b) Spain
(c) Russia.
(d) Germany.

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

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

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

5. What is Polychrest's condition as Captain Aubrey and his crew leave the French port and head toward the open sea?
(a) Sluggish and full of water.
(b) Renovated and freshly-painted.
(c) Slightly damaged and maneuverable.
(d) Fully rigged and ready for the open sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?

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

3. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?

4. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.

5. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?

(see the answer key)

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