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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

2. How does Diana generally treat Doctor Maturin during the time that they spend together?
(a) Lovingly throughout.
(b) Shabbily, followed by kindly.
(c) Hatefully throughout.
(d) Kindly, followed by shabbily.

3. Who gives Aubrey's steward foodstuffs to take on board the Polychrest.
(a) Babbington.
(b) Canning.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Cecelia.

4. What is the name of the French privateer that closes in on the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin are passengers in?
(a) Le Antoinette.
(b) The Bellone.
(c) The Sea Master.
(d) Le Auchan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Aubrey consider buying, but is not quite sure of its tone?

2. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?

3. Who censures Captain Aubrey for allegedly being too punctilious?

4. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?

5. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?

(see the answer key)

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