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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?
(a) H.M.S. Hempstead.
(b) The Charwell.
(c) The Pennington.
(d) H.M.S. Royale.

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

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

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

5. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Her daughter, Sophia.
(b) Her niece, Victoria
(c) Her daughter, Frances.
(d) Herself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?

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

4. Where is Mapes Court located in relation to the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented?

5. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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