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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose home is the setting for a party attended by Captain Aubrey, Mrs. Williams, and her daughter, Cecilia ?
(a) Lady Carlson.
(b) Lady Keith.
(c) Captain Goodridge.
(d) Admiral Harte.

2. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) Unemployed.
(b) Post captain.
(c) His job status does not change.
(d) Admiral.

3. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?
(a) His lack of personal hygiene.
(b) His greediness.
(c) The harsh manner in which he mistreats the working sailors.
(d) His vanity.

4. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Her grandmother, Elle Villiers.
(c) Her former school headmistress, Mrs. Cates.
(d) Her parents, Jacque and Claudette Villiers.

5. Who does Aubrey entertain aboard ship in grand style?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Canning.
(c) Keith.
(d) Harte.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?

2. Who hosts a dinner party at which Captain Aubrey is pursued for arrest?

3. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?

4. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?

5. What does Doctor Maturin win from Smithers?

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