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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?
(a) Cecelia Williams.
(b) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Dr. Stephen Maturin.

2. 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) Piano concertos.
(b) Informal musical performances.
(c) Operas.
(d) Symphonic and formal.

3. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?
(a) Croquet.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Piquet.
(d) Spades.

4. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Her niece, Victoria
(b) Herself.
(c) Her daughter, Sophia.
(d) Her daughter, Frances.

5. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Heidi Burkhart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of French Captain Christy-Palliere's ship that captured Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

2. What is the dreadful news about that Captain Aubrey receives via letter at Polcary Down?

3. What relation is Sophia to Frances?

4. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?

5. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?

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