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

2. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?
(a) Heinrich.
(b) McDonald.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Pullins.

3. What ship has Parker been assigned to captain?
(a) Bellone.
(b) Remington.
(c) S.S. Seagull.
(d) Fanciulla.

4. Who is the captainof the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) Captain Belkin.
(b) Commander Crowe.
(c) Captain O'Quinn.
(d) Captain Spottiswood.

5. What item does Diana ask Maturin to sell in order to buy cloth and threads to make herself a suitable dress for the formal ball?
(a) Original painting.
(b) Coin collection.
(c) Gold watch.
(d) A jewel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Aubrey beginning a casual dalliance with at the same time that he is courting Sophia?

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

3. What is the nickname of Captain Aubrey's sea command?

4. What natural marvel do the passengers aboard the Indiaman get to see as the ship is making its way to England?

5. What position is Pullings promoted to aboard the Polychrest pursuant to Aubrey's advice?

(see the answer key)

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