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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?
(a) The H.M.S. Cavalcade.
(b) The H.M.S. Project.
(c) The H.M.S. Bledsoe.
(d) The H.M.S. Lexington.

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

3. 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?
(a) Gold watch.
(b) A jewel.
(c) Original painting.
(d) Coin collection.

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

5. Who is Captain Aubrey's ship master aboard the Polychrest?
(a) Templeton.
(b) Greathouse.
(c) Goodridge.
(d) Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position is held by MacDonald aboard the Polychrest?

2. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?

3. What was the name of French Captain Christy-Palliere's ship that captured Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

4. Who does Sophia label and caution Maturin about as being a difficult case?

5. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?

(see the answer key)

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