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

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

2. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?
(a) Germany and Italy.
(b) France and England.
(c) The United States and England.
(d) Spain and France.

3. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.
(a) Salzburg, Austria.
(b) Toulon, France.
(c) Hamburg, Germany.
(d) Madrid, Spain.

4. What type of lifestyle are thousands of sailors released to following the war between England and France?
(a) Happiness and frivolity.
(b) Despondency and desperation.
(c) Luxury and deceit.
(d) Part-time work and part-time play.

5. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?
(a) Kitchen crew.
(b) Imprisoned Frenchmen.
(c) Unemployed sailors.
(d) Debt colllectors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?

2. Who is Preserved Killick?

3. Who criticizes Aubrey for not taking the blockade runner?

4. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

5. How many rescues has Captain Aubrey successfully conducted?

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