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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Symphonic and formal.
(b) Piano concertos.
(c) Operas.
(d) Informal musical performances.

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

4. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?
(a) Cecelia Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

2. How can Diana's family be labeled on a socio-economic basis?

3. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?

4. The fact that ships are being moored because of the peace, along with Captain Aubrey's clash with ______________, means that no command is to be had.

5. What relation is Sophia to Frances?

(see the answer key)

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