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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adam Scriven try to do to Aubrey while the Captain is out walking around town one night?
(a) He tries to rob him.
(b) He tries to entertain him.
(c) He tries to meet him.
(d) He tries to ridicule him.

2. Whom does Smithers replace on board the Polychrest?
(a) Marine Captain MacDonald.
(b) Ship Master Goodridge.
(c) Crewman Pullings.
(d) First Lieutenant Parker.

3. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Post captain.
(b) Sailor.
(c) First lieutenant.
(d) Master and commander.

4. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?
(a) 120 miles.
(b) 225 miles.
(c) 40 miles.
(d) 350 miles.

5. What official at the Admiralty does Captain Aubrey meet with to discuss obtaining a sea command?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Sir Joseph.
(c) Lord Melville.
(d) Captain Parker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Doctor Maturin recommend be dispatched to intercept the Spanish treasure ships carrying the gold bound for Cadiz?

2. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?

3. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?

4. Who does Aubrey yell profane orders to believing to be the ship's boy?

5. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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