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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard Canning is a Jew, a powerful businessman, and incredibly __________________.
(a) Fat.
(b) Entertaining.
(c) Poor.
(d) Wealthy.

2. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?
(a) 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.
(b) Harte learns that Captain Aubrey has been gossiping about him to officers and crew members aboard the Polychrest.
(c) Captain Aubrey cuckolded Admiral Harte.
(d) 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.

3. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

4. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) His job status does not change.
(b) Unemployed.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Post captain.

5. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?
(a) Pullins.
(b) McDonald.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Heinrich.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?

2. What type of subject matter do Maturin and MacDonald like to discuss?

3. The fact that ships are being moored because of the peace, along with Captain Aubrey's clash with ______________, means that no command is to be had.

4. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?

5. Who shares an interest in obscure scientific theories with Doctor Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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