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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aside from Aubrey and Maturin, two other passengers are aboard the Indiaman headed for England. How are they described?
(a) Two male passengers.
(b) A grandmother and grandson.
(c) Two female passengers.
(d) A father and son.

2. Who hosts a dinner party at which Captain Aubrey is pursued for arrest?
(a) The Pullings Family.
(b) Clarice Brennan.
(c) The Waite Family.
(d) Lady Knowles.

3. 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?
(a) The war between England and France.
(b) Their respective crews.
(c) Their latest sea vessel conquests.
(d) Love troubles.

4. What does Aubrey forgo in favor of professional duty?.
(a) Meals.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Religion.
(d) Love.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?

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 scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?

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