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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) Informal musical performances.
(c) Operas.
(d) Piano concertos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?

2. What country is close to Toulon, France?

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

4. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?

5. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?

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