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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) Ford.
(b) Greathouse.
(c) Templeton.
(d) Goodridge.

2. What country are Aubrey and Maturin headed to via the Indiaman that they board in Gibraltar?
(a) Spain.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Scotland.
(d) England.

3. Who censures Captain Aubrey for allegedly being too punctilious?
(a) Pullins.
(b) Harte.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Goodridge.

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

5. How much of a full crew is Captain Aubrey missing with only thirty-three crewmen aboard the Polychrest?
(a) One fifth.
(b) One fourth.
(c) One-half.
(d) One-third.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doctor Maturin win from Smithers?

2. What aspect of Captain Aubrey's life is damaged by his constant visits to Diana?

3. In Chapter 2, which character is described as vain, uneven, and prone to periods of meanness?

4. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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