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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) Informal musical performances.
(b) Piano concertos.
(c) Symphonic and formal.
(d) Operas.

3. Who does Aubrey yell profane orders to believing to be the ship's boy?
(a) The ship's boy.
(b) The ship's lookout.
(c) The ship's cook.
(d) One of the female passengers carrying shot.

4. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?
(a) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Cecelia Williams.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Dr. Stephen Maturin.

5. Richard Canning is a merchant from ______________.
(a) Wales.
(b) Liverpool.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, which character is described as vain, uneven, and prone to periods of meanness?

2. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?

3. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?

4. What is the name of the French privateer that closes in on the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin are passengers in?

5. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?

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