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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 Captain Aubrey's ship master aboard the Polychrest?
(a) Greathouse.
(b) Ford.
(c) Goodridge.
(d) Templeton.

2. 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?
(a) Their respective crews.
(b) The war between England and France.
(c) Their latest sea vessel conquests.
(d) Love troubles.

3. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?
(a) By Letter.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Gazette.
(d) By Messenger.

4. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?
(a) 36 Casualties.
(b) 220 Casualties.
(c) 73 Casualties.
(d) 158 Casualties.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?

2. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?

3. What relation is Diana to Sophia?

4. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?

5. What does Scriven teach Captain Aubrey to do?

(see the answer key)

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