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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?
(a) Diana tells Maturin that she was hoping not to see him at the ball.
(b) Diana tells Maturin that she is not interested in his advances.
(c) Diana tells Maturin that she is in love with him.
(d) Diana tells Maturin that he reminds her of a love in her past.

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

4. What country is close to Toulon, France?
(a) England.
(b) Spain
(c) Germany.
(d) Russia.

5. Where is Mapes Court located in relation to the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented?
(a) Ten Miles South.
(b) Around the Corner.
(c) Next Door.
(d) Six Miles East.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?

2. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

3. What does Scriven teach Captain Aubrey to do?

4. Which word below is synonymous with punctilious?

5. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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