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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Cecelia Williams.
(c) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Dr. Stephen Maturin.

3. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Mother.
(c) Sister.
(d) Great Aunt.

4. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?
(a) H.M.S. Flynn.
(b) H.M.S. Seagull.
(c) H.M.S. Seahawk.
(d) H.M.S. Elliott.

5. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?
(a) The United States and England.
(b) Germany and Italy.
(c) Spain and France.
(d) France and England.

Short Answer Questions

1. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?

2. Who does Aubrey yell profane orders to believing to be the ship's boy?

3. What relation is Sophia to Frances?

4. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?

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

(see the answer key)

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