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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) Sister.
(d) Aunt.

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

3. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) The Othello.
(b) Lord Nelson.
(c) King of the Sea.
(d) The Carrington.

4. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?
(a) Serengeti.
(b) Savage Sea Explorer.
(c) Royale.
(d) Sophie.

5. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?
(a) Brazil.
(b) United States.
(c) Ireland.
(d) India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Maturin use to enter his personal observations in his diary?

2. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?

3. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?

4. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?

5. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?

(see the answer key)

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