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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Captain Aubrey constantly evading?
(a) Lady Keith.
(b) Debt collectors.
(c) Marine captains.
(d) Frances Williams.

2. What is the main topic of conversation between Captain Aubrey and his old friend, French Captain Christy-Palliere, on their first opportunity to visit following a lengthy time apart?
(a) Their respective crews.
(b) Love troubles.
(c) Their latest sea vessel conquests.
(d) The war between England and France.

3. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

4. In what type of area is the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented located?
(a) Commercial.
(b) Country.
(c) Urban.
(d) Farm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?

2. Post Captain Aubrey is lectured by Doctor Maturin about the manifest intelligence of _____________.

3. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?

4. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?

5. What does Adam Scriven try to do to Aubrey while the Captain is out walking around town one night?

(see the answer key)

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