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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who shares an interest in obscure scientific theories with Doctor Maturin?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Canning.
(c) Goodridge.
(d) Dundas.

2. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

3. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?
(a) United States.
(b) India.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Brazil.

4. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?
(a) Harte loses a card game to Captain Aubrey, and Harte has not paid Aubrey pursuant to his wager in a card game that took place nearly two years before their meeting aboard the Polychrest.
(b) Aubrey loses a bet with Admiral Harte and has not paid Harte the amount that he had wagered in card game that took nearly two years before their meeting aboard the Polychrest.
(c) Harte learns that Captain Aubrey has been gossiping about him to officers and crew members aboard the Polychrest.
(d) Captain Aubrey cuckolded Admiral Harte.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?

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

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

4. Which word below is synonymous with punctilious?

5. What unusual object does Maturin find in his holsters?

(see the answer key)

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