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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?
(a) Operas.
(b) Informal musical performances.
(c) Symphonic and formal.
(d) Piano concertos.

2. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Great Aunt.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

3. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?
(a) 21st century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 1920.
(d) 20th century.

4. What item does Diana ask Maturin to sell in order to buy cloth and threads to make herself a suitable dress for the formal ball?
(a) A jewel.
(b) Gold watch.
(c) Coin collection.
(d) Original painting.

5. What is Diana Villier's marital status in Post Captain?
(a) Widowed.
(b) Divorced
(c) Separated.
(d) Single.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?

2. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?

3. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?

4. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?

5. In what type of area is the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented located?

(see the answer key)

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