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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?
(a) 19th century.
(b) 20th century.
(c) 1920.
(d) 21st century.

2. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.
(a) Hamburg, Germany.
(b) Salzburg, Austria.
(c) Madrid, Spain.
(d) Toulon, France.

3. Who do Captain Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin compare notes on, and secretly, mutually desire following the ball
(a) Cecelia Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

4. What was the name of French Captain Christy-Palliere's ship that captured Captain Aubrey's first sea command?
(a) Desaix.
(b) Sorbonne.
(c) Placer du Mar.
(d) Ritzonne.

5. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) Unemployed.
(b) Admiral.
(c) His job status does not change.
(d) Post captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

4. What relation is Diana to Sophia?

5. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?

(see the answer key)

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