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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is about the only person who remains on friendly terms with Maturin following the Doctor's fierce argument with Aubrey over Diana?
(a) Goodridge.
(b) MacDonald.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Parker.

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

3. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?
(a) The H.M.S. Lexington.
(b) The H.M.S. Project.
(c) The H.M.S. Bledsoe.
(d) The H.M.S. Cavalcade.

4. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Post captain.
(b) Master and commander.
(c) First lieutenant.
(d) Sailor.

5. What type of career path has Adam Scrivens failed to attain?
(a) Banking.
(b) Farming.
(c) Writing
(d) Blacksmithing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Aubrey's steward foodstuffs to take on board the Polychrest.

2. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?

3. What is the name of the suitor whom Mrs. Williams has arranged for her daughter, Sophia?

4. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?

5. What relation is Diana to Sophia?

(see the answer key)

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