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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Cecelia WIlliams.

3. What is the name of the French privateer that closes in on the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin are passengers in?
(a) Le Auchan.
(b) The Bellone.
(c) Le Antoinette.
(d) The Sea Master.

4. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?
(a) Sophia's.
(b) Diana's.
(c) Eleanor's.
(d) Sarah's.

5. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Her grandmother, Elle Villiers.
(c) Her former school headmistress, Mrs. Cates.
(d) Her parents, Jacque and Claudette Villiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?

2. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?

3. Who is Preserved Killick?

4. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?

5. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

(see the answer key)

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