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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Diana?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

2. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?
(a) Aspirin.
(b) Opium.
(c) Liquor.
(d) Honey.

3. Why does Captain Aubrey decline Diana Villier's invitation to meet on the day following Lady Keith's dinner party?
(a) The Admiralty has ordered him to leave the country on that same date.
(b) He does not want to be seen in public with her.
(c) He is afraid of being arrested for debt.
(d) He is in love with Cecilia and does not want to hurt her feelings.

4. What does Aubrey forgo in favor of professional duty?.
(a) Meals.
(b) Religion.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?

2. Which character appears in threadbare dress and covered with crumbs at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Williams at Mapes Court?

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

4. 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?

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

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