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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?
(a) Theodore Martin.
(b) Lawrence Tate.
(c) Heneage Dundas.
(d) Keith Pridemore.

2. What type of subject matter do Maturin and MacDonald like to discuss?
(a) Religion
(b) Writing.
(c) Science.
(d) Poetry.

3. What does Adam Scriven try to do to Aubrey while the Captain is out walking around town one night?
(a) He tries to rob him.
(b) He tries to meet him.
(c) He tries to ridicule him.
(d) He tries to entertain him.

4. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?
(a) Christy-Palliere.
(b) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(c) Charles DeGaulle.
(d) Jean Lafitte.

5. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?
(a) Diana's.
(b) Sarah's.
(c) Eleanor's.
(d) Sophia's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Diana Villier's marital status in Post Captain?

3. Who does Maturin believe to be suitable for Aubrey?

4. What position is Pullings promoted to aboard the Polychrest pursuant to Aubrey's advice?

5. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?

(see the answer key)

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