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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 he reminds her of a love in her past.
(c) Diana tells Maturin that she is not interested in his advances.
(d) Diana tells Maturin that she is in love with him.

2. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?
(a) Kitchen crew.
(b) Debt colllectors.
(c) Imprisoned Frenchmen.
(d) Unemployed sailors.

3. Who does Sophia label and caution Maturin about as being a difficult case?
(a) Frances.
(b) Cecelia.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Diana.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?

3. In Chapter 2, which character is described as vain, uneven, and prone to periods of meanness?

4. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?

5. Who does Maturin believe to be suitable for Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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