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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Her niece, Victoria
(b) Herself.
(c) Her daughter, Frances.
(d) Her daughter, Sophia.

3. Who helps Captain Aubrey recruit sailors by drawing a poster promising rewards to those who sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) McIntire.
(b) Blakesley.
(c) Scrivens.
(d) Haynesworth.

4. What relation is Sophia to Frances?
(a) Sister.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Mother.
(d) Mother-In-Law.

5. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?
(a) Ireland.
(b) United States.
(c) Brazil.
(d) India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Diana ask Maturin to sell in order to buy cloth and threads to make herself a suitable dress for the formal ball?

2. How many rescues has Captain Aubrey successfully conducted?

3. In Chapter 9, which of the ships listed below is involved in a fierce naval engagement with the Polychrest?

4. Who is about the only person who remains on friendly terms with Maturin following the Doctor's fierce argument with Aubrey over Diana?

5. What language does Doctor Maturin use to write scientific observations in his diary?

(see the answer key)

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