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

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

3. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(d) Sophia Williams.

4. Who gives Aubrey's steward foodstuffs to take on board the Polychrest.
(a) Canning.
(b) Cecelia.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Sophia.

5. 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?
(a) Symphonic and formal.
(b) Piano concertos.
(c) Informal musical performances.
(d) Operas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?

2. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?

3. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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