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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 the subject of the wisecracks that Smithers shares with Doctor Maturin?
(a) Diana.
(b) Cecelia.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Aubrey.

2. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?
(a) 1803.
(b) 1790.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1865.

3. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?
(a) Lawrence Tate.
(b) Theodore Martin.
(c) Keith Pridemore.
(d) Heneage Dundas.

4. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Pullins.
(c) McDonald.
(d) Heinrich.

5. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) King of the Sea.
(b) The Othello.
(c) Lord Nelson.
(d) The Carrington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose home is the setting for a party attended by Captain Aubrey, Mrs. Williams, and her daughter, Cecilia ?

2. The fact that ships are being moored because of the peace, along with Captain Aubrey's clash with ______________, means that no command is to be had.

3. Who is Preserved Killick?

4. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?

5. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?

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