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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Goodridge.
(d) Pullings.

2. Whom does Smithers replace on board the Polychrest?
(a) First Lieutenant Parker.
(b) Ship Master Goodridge.
(c) Crewman Pullings.
(d) Marine Captain MacDonald.

3. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?
(a) To escape from the probability that Bonaparte's soldiers may find them and arrest them.
(b) So that he can practice navigating between England and France.
(c) So that he can return to England aboard it.
(d) So that he can be promoted to higher posts.

4. What country is close to Toulon, France?
(a) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) Spain
(d) Germany.

5. What is the name of the French privateer that closes in on the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin are passengers in?
(a) The Sea Master.
(b) Le Antoinette.
(c) The Bellone.
(d) Le Auchan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.

2. What type of unwanted guests does Post Captain Aubrey have in his cabin aboard his new sea command?

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

4. What relation is Diana to Sophia?

5. What country are Aubrey and Maturin headed to via the Indiaman that they board in Gibraltar?

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