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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Her niece, Victoria
(b) Her daughter, Frances.
(c) Her daughter, Sophia.
(d) Herself.

2. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?
(a) H.M.S. Seahawk.
(b) H.M.S. Flynn.
(c) H.M.S. Elliott.
(d) H.M.S. Seagull.

3. What is the Polychrest armed with instead of long guns?
(a) Cannons.
(b) Dynamite.
(c) Rifles.
(d) Carronades.

4. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Heidi Burkhart.
(d) Frances Williams.

5. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Cecelia Williams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mapes Court located in relation to the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented?

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

3. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sophia and Diana defy their respective personality traits and demeanors in their pursuit of Captain Aubrey?

2. What taints the celebratory supper hosted by Tom Pullings family?

3. How does Adam Scriven help Aubrey cope with his fear of being confined to debtor's prison?

4. What do Aubrey and Maturin agree about in relation to the behavior of First Lieutenant Parker?

5. What events act as catalysts to drive Captain Aubrey away from England and toward France?

6. What type of experiences has Diana Villiers had in contrast to those of her cousins, the Williams sisters?

7. What are some of the actions and activities that Aubrey engages in upon his return to England with Maturin demonstrate his wealth?

8. What does the admiral visiting Mapes Court tell Mrs. Williams about Captain Jack Aubrey?

9. Why does Captain Aubrey feel compelled to warn Doctor Maturin about the highwaymen?

10. How do Aubrey and Maturin aid the sparsely-crewed Indiaman Lord Nelson?

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