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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Diana Villiers run off with, much to Doctor Maturin's dismay?
(a) Parker.
(b) MacDonald.
(c) Smithers.
(d) Canning.

2. Aubrey's sea command transports an officer's ______________ on one voyage.
(a) Aunt.
(b) Mother.
(c) Grandmoher.
(d) Sister.

3. In retrospect, whose promotion does Post Captain Aubrey support while simultaneously slighting the crew of the Polychrest?.
(a) Pullings.
(b) Goodridge.
(c) Parker.
(d) Canning.

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

5. What dots the scenery along the French coast?
(a) Fortresses and observation towers.
(b) Chateaus and schoolhouses.
(c) Farms and wineries.
(d) Chateaus and churches.

6. Unlike Post Captain Aubrey, what was the previous Captain of the H.M.S. Lively lax in doing?
(a) Keeping in constant communication with the Admiralty.
(b) Commending crew members when they had proven themselves worthy of commendation.
(c) Examining the vessel for safety hazards.
(d) Exercising great guns drills.

7. Who criticizes Aubrey for not taking the blockade runner?
(a) Adam Scriven.
(b) Admiral Haddock.
(c) Stephen Maturin.
(d) Admiral Harte.

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

9. The term "Post Captain" perhaps originated from the captains assigned a vessel having been _____________________________:
(a) Posted in the Naval Gazette.
(b) Advised.
(c) Lauded at a celebratory supper.
(d) Abandoned.

10. Who does Post Captain Aubrey invite to dinner following the capture of the two Spanish treasure ships?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Lady Keith.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Spanish Captain.

11. Where does Doctor Maturin unexpectedly spot Diana and her beau?
(a) Market.
(b) Symphony.
(c) Church.
(d) Clergyman's.

12. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?
(a) Father.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Brother.

13. What aspect of Captain Aubrey's life is damaged by his constant visits to Diana?
(a) Professional career.
(b) Friendship with Goodridge.
(c) Friendship with Pullings.
(d) Friendship with Sophia.

14. In Chapter 9, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?
(a) Speed.
(b) Design.
(c) Visibility
(d) Maneuverability.

15. At the time that Captain Aubrey is informed about the mutiny that may be pending, how many days is the Polychrest away from reaching the French port that is its destination?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?

3. What type of dueling pistols does Doctor Maturin borrow from MacDonald?

4. Following his meeting with Lord Melville, Aubrey goes back to his hotel, sleeps and then goes for a walk. What type of facility does he wind up visiting?

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

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