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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?
(a) Serengeti.
(b) Savage Sea Explorer.
(c) Royale.
(d) Sophie.

2. Who hosts a dinner party at which Captain Aubrey is pursued for arrest?
(a) The Waite Family.
(b) Clarice Brennan.
(c) The Pullings Family.
(d) Lady Knowles.

3. Who does Sophia label and caution Maturin about as being a difficult case?
(a) Melanie.
(b) Frances.
(c) Cecelia.
(d) Diana.

4. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?
(a) Cecelia Williams.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

5. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Frances Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of dueling pistols does Doctor Maturin borrow from MacDonald?

2. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?

3. Which word below is synonymous with punctilious?

4. What type of subject matter do Maturin and MacDonald like to discuss?

5. What is the name of the first lieutenant on the Indiaman headed to England with Aubrey and Maturin aboard?

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