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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aside from being a surgeon, what type of work does Stephen Maturin also handle?
(a) Secret Agent.
(b) Pastor.
(c) Veterinarian.
(d) Farmer.

2. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?
(a) Spades.
(b) Piquet.
(c) Croquet.
(d) Bridge.

3. What official at the Admiralty does Captain Aubrey meet with to discuss obtaining a sea command?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Sir Joseph.
(c) Lord Melville.
(d) Captain Parker.

4. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Her niece, Victoria
(b) Her daughter, Sophia.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her daughter, Frances.

5. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Cecelia WIlliams.
(d) Sophia Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard Canning is a merchant from ______________.

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

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. How can Diana's family be labeled on a socio-economic basis?

5. Where is the gentleman's residence that Captain Jack Aubrey rents located?

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