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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?
(a) Full pay.
(b) Time and a half pay.
(c) Half-pay.
(d) No pay.

2. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Cecelia WIlliams.
(c) Sophia Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

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

4. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?
(a) Love troubles.
(b) Their latest sea vessel conquests.
(c) Their respective crews.
(d) The war between England and France.

5. What relation is Sophia to Frances?
(a) Mother-In-Law.
(b) Sister.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

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

3. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?

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

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

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