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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?
(a) H.M.S. Dart.
(b) S.S. Barrett.
(c) H.M.S. Walden.
(d) S.S. Triumph.

2. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?
(a) Charles DeGaulle.
(b) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(c) Jean Lafitte.
(d) Christy-Palliere.

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

4. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?
(a) Love troubles.
(b) The war between England and France.
(c) Their respective crews.
(d) Their latest sea vessel conquests.

5. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Sophia Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?

2. What ship has Parker been assigned to captain?

3. What is the name of the French privateer that closes in on the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin are passengers in?

4. Who is the captainof the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?

5. Who informs Captain Aubrey that mutiny may be imminent aboard the Polychrest?

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