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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?
(a) A route extending through French ports.
(b) A direct route.
(c) Through Paris and Nice.
(d) Through French countryside.

2. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Heidi Burkhart.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

3. What unusual object does Maturin find in his holsters?
(a) A locket.
(b) A love note from Diana.
(c) A teratoma.
(d) A wedding band.

4. Who informs Captain Aubrey that mutiny may be imminent aboard the Polychrest?
(a) CrewmanTom Pullings.
(b) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(c) First Lieutenant Parker.
(d) Ship Master Goodridge.

5. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?
(a) H.M.S. Seahawk.
(b) H.M.S. Flynn.
(c) H.M.S. Seagull.
(d) H.M.S. Elliott.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?

2. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?

3. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?

4. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?

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

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