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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country are Aubrey and Maturin headed to via the Indiaman that they board in Gibraltar?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Spain.
(c) Ireland.
(d) England.

2. What country is close to Toulon, France?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Spain

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

4. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

5. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?
(a) Diana tells Maturin that she was hoping not to see him at the ball.
(b) Diana tells Maturin that he reminds her of a love in her past.
(c) Diana tells Maturin that she is not interested in his advances.
(d) Diana tells Maturin that she is in love with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?

2. Who do Captain Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin compare notes on, and secretly, mutually desire following the ball

3. Who is the captainof the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?

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

5. Aboard the Polychrest, Captain Aubrey curses a young lady whom he mistakes for a ______________.

(see the answer key)

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