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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 dueling pistols does Doctor Maturin borrow from MacDonald?
(a) Stephen Carrothers.
(b) Joseph Manton.
(c) Howard Bentley.
(d) L.D. Bounds.

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

3. What does Doctor Maturin win from Smithers?
(a) Over a year's wages.
(b) His two black stallions.
(c) Fifty gold coins.
(d) Thirty silver coins.

4. What type of lifestyle are thousands of sailors released to following the war between England and France?
(a) Happiness and frivolity.
(b) Part-time work and part-time play.
(c) Luxury and deceit.
(d) Despondency and desperation.

5. What is the name of the first lieutenant on the Indiaman headed to England with Aubrey and Maturin aboard?
(a) Tom Pullings.
(b) Everett Trump.
(c) Merrill Burlingame.
(d) David Standring.

Short Answer Questions

1. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?

2. What position is held by MacDonald aboard the Polychrest?

3. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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