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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?
(a) Piquet.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Maturin.
(d) War between England and France.

2. Who is about the only person who remains on friendly terms with Maturin following the Doctor's fierce argument with Aubrey over Diana?
(a) Goodridge.
(b) Parker.
(c) MacDonald.
(d) Pullings.

3. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?
(a) Imprisoned Frenchmen.
(b) Unemployed sailors.
(c) Kitchen crew.
(d) Debt colllectors.

4. Who is the first person with whom Aubrey shares the good news about being made Post Captain?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Goodridge.

5. Who helps Captain Aubrey recruit sailors by drawing a poster promising rewards to those who sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Blakesley.
(b) Haynesworth.
(c) McIntire.
(d) Scrivens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of unwanted guests does Post Captain Aubrey have in his cabin aboard his new sea command?

2. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?

3. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Diana?

4. Who is the subject of the wisecracks that Smithers shares with Doctor Maturin?

5. What does the shooting up of insignificant French holdings along the coast qualify the action to be labeled?

(see the answer key)

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