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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?
(a) Demotion.
(b) Flogging.
(c) Lynching.
(d) Incarceration.

2. In Chapter 2, which character is described as vain, uneven, and prone to periods of meanness?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(c) Dr. Stehen Maturin.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

3. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?
(a) 1803.
(b) 1790.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1865.

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

5. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Sophia Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Aubrey consider buying, but is not quite sure of its tone?

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

3. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?

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

5. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?

(see the answer key)

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