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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?
(a) Christy-Palliere.
(b) Charles DeGaulle.
(c) Jean Lafitte.
(d) Napoleon Bonaparte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?

2. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?

3. Aside from Aubrey and Maturin, two other passengers are aboard the Indiaman headed for England. How are they described?

4. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?

5. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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