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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?
(a) 20th century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 21st century.
(d) 1920.

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

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

5. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?
(a) Half-pay.
(b) Full pay.
(c) Time and a half pay.
(d) No pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.

2. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

3. What is the name of the first lieutenant on the Indiaman headed to England with Aubrey and Maturin aboard?

4. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?

5. What country is close to Toulon, France?

(see the answer key)

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