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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country are Aubrey and Maturin headed to via the Indiaman that they board in Gibraltar?
(a) Spain.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Scotland.
(d) England.

2. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

3. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Spencer Truitt and Martin Friar.
(b) Mark Hampton and Flynn Prescott.
(c) Aaron Jacks and Gabriel Gentry.
(d) Barrett Bonden and Joseph Plaice.

4. What is the name of the suitor whom Mrs. Williams has arranged for her daughter, Sophia?
(a) Hampton.
(b) Parker.
(c) Bowles.
(d) Stimson.

5. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?
(a) Diana tells Maturin that she was hoping not to see him at the ball.
(b) Diana tells Maturin that she is not interested in his advances.
(c) Diana tells Maturin that she is in love with him.
(d) Diana tells Maturin that he reminds her of a love in her past.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

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

3. What country is close to Toulon, France?

4. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?

5. What is the name of the French privateer that closes in on the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin are passengers in?

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