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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ship has Parker been assigned to captain?
(a) Fanciulla.
(b) Bellone.
(c) S.S. Seagull.
(d) Remington.

2. Who is about the only person who remains on friendly terms with Maturin following the Doctor's fierce argument with Aubrey over Diana?
(a) MacDonald.
(b) Parker.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Goodridge.

3. What relation is Sophia to Frances?
(a) Mother-In-Law.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

4. Why does Captain Aubrey decline Diana Villier's invitation to meet on the day following Lady Keith's dinner party?
(a) He is in love with Cecilia and does not want to hurt her feelings.
(b) He does not want to be seen in public with her.
(c) The Admiralty has ordered him to leave the country on that same date.
(d) He is afraid of being arrested for debt.

5. What fact about the Polychrest leads Captain Aubrey and two of his officers to re-design the ship's rigging?
(a) The Polychrest is slow.
(b) The Polychrest is shorthanded.
(c) The Polychrest is unpredictable.
(d) The Polychrest is visible to the enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?

2. What two crew members collaborate with Captain Aubrey in the re-design of the Polychrest's rigging?

3. Who gives Aubrey the good news that he is being made Post Captain?

4. Who is Preserved Killick?

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

(see the answer key)

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