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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Adam Scriven try to do to Aubrey while the Captain is out walking around town one night?
(a) He tries to entertain him.
(b) He tries to meet him.
(c) He tries to ridicule him.
(d) He tries to rob him.

3. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?
(a) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(d) Diana Villiers.

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

5. What unusual object does Maturin find in his holsters?
(a) A locket.
(b) A teratoma.
(c) A love note from Diana.
(d) A wedding band.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?

3. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?

4. What natural marvel do the passengers aboard the Indiaman get to see as the ship is making its way to England?

5. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?

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