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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Diana Villier's marital status in Post Captain?
(a) Separated.
(b) Divorced
(c) Single.
(d) Widowed.

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

5. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) His job status does not change.
(b) Unemployed.
(c) Post captain.
(d) Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?

2. 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.

3. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?

4. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?

5. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?

(see the answer key)

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