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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Maturin believe to be suitable for Aubrey?
(a) Diana.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Anne.
(d) Frances.

2. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?
(a) Aubrey loses a bet with Admiral Harte and has not paid Harte the amount that he had wagered in card game that took nearly two years before their meeting aboard the Polychrest.
(b) Captain Aubrey cuckolded Admiral Harte.
(c) Harte loses a card game to Captain Aubrey, and Harte has not paid Aubrey pursuant to his wager in a card game that took place nearly two years before their meeting aboard the Polychrest.
(d) Harte learns that Captain Aubrey has been gossiping about him to officers and crew members aboard the Polychrest.

3. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?
(a) Informal musical performances.
(b) Piano concertos.
(c) Symphonic and formal.
(d) Operas.

4. Doctor Maturin advises Sophia to be more __________ with Captain Aubrey.
(a) Gregarious.
(b) Mysterious.
(c) Forward.
(d) Modest.

5. What aspect of Captain Aubrey's life is damaged by his constant visits to Diana?
(a) Friendship with Pullings.
(b) Friendship with Sophia.
(c) Professional career.
(d) Friendship with Goodridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation is Sophia to Frances?

2. What relation is Diana to Sophia?

3. How can Diana's family be labeled on a socio-economic basis?

4. What is the name of the ship that is instrumental in pulling the Polychrest out of a sandbank after it runs aground?

5. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?

(see the answer key)

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