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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) Mother.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Sister.
(d) Grandmother.

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

3. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?
(a) Cecelia Williams.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(d) Captain Jack Aubrey.

4. Where is the gentleman's residence that Captain Jack Aubrey rents located?
(a) Polcary Down.
(b) Lampkin Place.
(c) Meredith Down.
(d) Victoria Down.

5. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Master and commander.
(b) First lieutenant.
(c) Post captain.
(d) Sailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?

2. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

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

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

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