1. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?
(a) Friends.
(b) Half-Brothers.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Neighbors.

2. Which character appears in threadbare dress and covered with crumbs at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Williams at Mapes Court?
(a) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

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

4. Aside from being a surgeon, what type of work does Stephen Maturin also handle?
(a) Pastor.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Veterinarian.
(d) Secret Agent.

5. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?
(a) Love troubles.
(b) Their respective crews.
(c) The war between England and France.
(d) Their latest sea vessel conquests.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Who do Captain Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin compare notes on, and secretly, mutually desire following the ball

3. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Diana?

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

5. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?

(see the answer key)

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