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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aboard the Polychrest, Captain Aubrey curses a young lady whom he mistakes for a ______________.
(a) Waif.
(b) Ship's boy.
(c) Scavenger.
(d) Stowaway.

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

3. What is the name of the ship that is instrumental in pulling the Polychrest out of a sandbank after it runs aground?
(a) H.M.S.Lively.
(b) H.M.S. Seagull.
(c) H.M.S. Neptune.
(d) Fanciulla.

4. What type of ships do Captain Aubrey and the Polychrest encounter in as they began to leave the French port?
(a) Pirate Ships.
(b) Merchant ships.
(c) Tourist Ships.
(d) Battleships.

5. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Barrett Bonden and Joseph Plaice.
(b) Spencer Truitt and Martin Friar.
(c) Mark Hampton and Flynn Prescott.
(d) Aaron Jacks and Gabriel Gentry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?

2. Who is Preserved Killick?

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

4. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?

5. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?

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