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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?
(a) H.M.S. Royale.
(b) The Pennington.
(c) H.M.S. Hempstead.
(d) The Charwell.

3. Where is Mapes Court located in relation to the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented?
(a) Around the Corner.
(b) Ten Miles South.
(c) Six Miles East.
(d) Next Door.

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

5. 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.
(a) Superior officers.
(b) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(c) Highwaymen.
(d) Diana Villiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who intervenes when Captain Aubrey intends to turn Adam Scriven in to the law?

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

3. What type of makeshift facility does Captain Aubrey's new sea command accommodate?

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

5. What type of career path has Adam Scrivens failed to attain?

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