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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

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

3. What does Scriven teach Captain Aubrey to do?
(a) Avoid debtors' prison.
(b) Train a bear.
(c) Write an essay.
(d) Escape from Sophia.

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) Pullings.
(b) MacDonald.
(c) Goodridge.
(d) Parker.

5. Who serves as Captain Aubrey's navigator as the Polychrest heads into the French port?
(a) Ship Master Goodridge.
(b) Crewman Stephen Steer.
(c) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(d) First Lieutenant Parker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?

2. Who is injured aboard the Polychrest at the same time that Aubrey is injured?

3. What country is close to Toulon, France?

4. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?

5. Where is the gentleman's residence that Captain Jack Aubrey rents located?

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