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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who informs Captain Aubrey that mutiny may be imminent aboard the Polychrest?
(a) First Lieutenant Parker.
(b) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(c) CrewmanTom Pullings.
(d) Ship Master Goodridge.

2. How can the Polychrest's entry into the harbor of its French port destination be accurately described?
(a) As easy and a success.
(b) As surprising and delightful.
(c) As challenging and a learning experience.
(d) As difficult and a failure.

3. What type of unwanted guests does Post Captain Aubrey have in his cabin aboard his new sea command?
(a) Ants.
(b) Bees.
(c) Hamsters.
(d) Turtles.

4. Richard Canning is a merchant from ______________.
(a) Wales.
(b) Bristol.
(c) Venice.
(d) Liverpool.

5. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?
(a) Her grandmother, Elle Villiers.
(b) Her parents, Jacque and Claudette Villiers.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Her former school headmistress, Mrs. Cates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Captain Aubrey turn down an offer of a sea command from?

2. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?

3. Who is saved by Captain Aubrey after falling off the Polychrest's rigging?

4. The Polychrest ends its voyage to the French port by___________________.

5. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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