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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?
(a) War between England and France.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Piquet.
(d) Maturin.

3. Who is the captainof the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) Captain Spottiswood.
(b) Captain Belkin.
(c) Commander Crowe.
(d) Captain O'Quinn.

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

5. Which character appears in threadbare dress and covered with crumbs at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Williams at Mapes Court?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Frances Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey forgo in favor of professional duty?.

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

3. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?

4. What item does Diana ask Maturin to sell in order to buy cloth and threads to make herself a suitable dress for the formal ball?

5. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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