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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?
(a) Spain and France.
(b) The United States and England.
(c) Germany and Italy.
(d) France and England.

2. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?
(a) Opium.
(b) Honey.
(c) Liquor.
(d) Aspirin.

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

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

5. In what type of area is the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented located?
(a) Farm.
(b) Country.
(c) Urban.
(d) Commercial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?

2. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?

3. In Chapter 2, which character is described as vain, uneven, and prone to periods of meanness?

4. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?

5. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?

(see the answer key)

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