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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Doctor Maturin use to write scientific observations in his diary?
(a) English.
(b) Italian.
(c) Latin.
(d) French.

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

3. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?
(a) Gazette.
(b) By Letter.
(c) By Messenger.
(d) Gossip.

4. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?
(a) Great Aunt.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Sister.
(d) Mother.

5. 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. Hempstead.
(b) H.M.S. Royale.
(c) The Pennington.
(d) The Charwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adam Scriven try to do to Aubrey while the Captain is out walking around town one night?

2. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

3. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?

4. What type of lifestyle are thousands of sailors released to following the war between England and France?

5. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?

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