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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Preserved Killick?
(a) Aubrey's steward.
(b) Maturin's cousin.
(c) A local taxidermist
(d) Doctor Maturin's assistant.

2. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Frances Williams.

3. 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 in love with him.
(d) Diana tells Maturin that she is not interested in his advances.

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

5. Who does Aubrey entertain aboard ship in grand style?
(a) Harte.
(b) Canning.
(c) Keith.
(d) Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who helps Captain Aubrey recruit sailors by drawing a poster promising rewards to those who sign up to crew the Polychrest?

3. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?

4. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?

5. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?

(see the answer key)

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