1. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

2. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Half-Brothers.
(c) Friends.
(d) Cousins.

3. Where is the gentleman's residence that Captain Jack Aubrey rents located?
(a) Polcary Down.
(b) Victoria Down.
(c) Meredith Down.
(d) Lampkin Place.

4. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) Unemployed.
(b) His job status does not change.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Post captain.

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

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. What item does Diana ask Maturin to sell in order to buy cloth and threads to make herself a suitable dress for the formal ball?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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