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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Captain Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin compare notes on, and secretly, mutually desire following the ball
(a) Cecelia Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

2. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Unemployed.
(c) His job status does not change.
(d) Post captain.

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

4. Which character appears in threadbare dress and covered with crumbs at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Williams at Mapes Court?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Doctor Stephen Maturin.

5. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?
(a) Her former school headmistress, Mrs. Cates.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Her grandmother, Elle Villiers.
(d) Her parents, Jacque and Claudette Villiers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?

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?

5. Where is the gentleman's residence that Captain Jack Aubrey rents located?

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