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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who sends a letter to Aubrey upon leaving England expressing her continued affection and good intentions despite her mother's interference?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

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

4. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?
(a) Piquet.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Spades.
(d) Bridge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?

2. 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.

3. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?

4. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?

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

(see the answer key)

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