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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Diana?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Mother.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Sister.

2. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

3. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

4. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

5. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Cecelia WIlliams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Diana Villier's marital status in Post Captain?

3. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?

4. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?

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

(see the answer key)

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