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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Aubrey's steward foodstuffs to take on board the Polychrest.
(a) Cecelia.
(b) Canning.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Sophia.

2. What type of career path has Adam Scrivens failed to attain?
(a) Banking.
(b) Blacksmithing.
(c) Farming.
(d) Writing

3. In Chapter 9, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?
(a) Visibility
(b) Design.
(c) Speed.
(d) Maneuverability.

4. What subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?
(a) Piquet.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) War between England and France.
(d) Maturin.

5. Who do Captain Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin compare notes on, and secretly, mutually desire following the ball
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time that Captain Aubrey is informed about the mutiny that may be pending, how many days is the Polychrest away from reaching the French port that is its destination?

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

3. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?

4. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?

5. Who criticizes Aubrey for not taking the blockade runner?

(see the answer key)

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