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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unusual object does Maturin find in his holsters?
(a) A locket.
(b) A love note from Diana.
(c) A teratoma.
(d) A wedding band.

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

3. How can Diana's family be labeled on a socio-economic basis?
(a) Rich and powerful.
(b) Blue-collar workers.
(c) Sharecroppers.
(d) Poor and penniless.

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

5. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?
(a) Jean Lafitte.
(b) Christy-Palliere.
(c) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(d) Charles DeGaulle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?

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

3. What does Captain Aubrey consider buying, but is not quite sure of its tone?

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

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

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