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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can Diana's family be labeled on a socio-economic basis?
(a) Sharecroppers.
(b) Rich and powerful.
(c) Blue-collar workers.
(d) Poor and penniless.

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

3. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) First lieutenant.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Post captain.
(d) Master and commander.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The fact that ships are being moored because of the peace, along with Captain Aubrey's clash with ______________, means that no command is to be had.

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

3. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?

4. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

5. What language does Doctor Maturin use to write scientific observations in his diary?

(see the answer key)

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