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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Captain Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin compare notes on, and secretly, mutually desire following the ball
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Cecelia Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

2. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

3. Aboard the Polychrest, Captain Aubrey curses a young lady whom he mistakes for a ______________.
(a) Stowaway.
(b) Waif.
(c) Ship's boy.
(d) Scavenger.

4. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?
(a) 15 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 50 pounds.
(d) 20 pounds.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?

2. What country are Aubrey and Maturin headed to via the Indiaman that they board in Gibraltar?

3. Which character appears in threadbare dress and covered with crumbs at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Williams at Mapes Court?

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

5. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

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