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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.
(a) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Superior officers.
(d) Highwaymen.

2. What is the dreadful news about that Captain Aubrey receives via letter at Polcary Down?
(a) His employment.
(b) His finances.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His father.

3. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?
(a) Half-pay.
(b) Time and a half pay.
(c) No pay.
(d) Full pay.

4. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?
(a) Through French countryside.
(b) A direct route.
(c) Through Paris and Nice.
(d) A route extending through French ports.

5. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?
(a) Lynching.
(b) Flogging.
(c) Incarceration.
(d) Demotion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?

3. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?

4. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?

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

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