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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Diana?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Mother.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Sister.

2. What is the name of the first lieutenant on the Indiaman headed to England with Aubrey and Maturin aboard?
(a) Tom Pullings.
(b) David Standring.
(c) Everett Trump.
(d) Merrill Burlingame.

3. Aside from Aubrey and Maturin, two other passengers are aboard the Indiaman headed for England. How are they described?
(a) A father and son.
(b) A grandmother and grandson.
(c) Two female passengers.
(d) Two male passengers.

4. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 15 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

5. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Sailor.
(b) Master and commander.
(c) Post captain.
(d) First lieutenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?

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?

3. 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.

4. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?

5. What item does Diana ask Maturin to sell in order to buy cloth and threads to make herself a suitable dress for the formal ball?

(see the answer key)

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