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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. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?
(a) The harsh manner in which he mistreats the working sailors.
(b) His lack of personal hygiene.
(c) His greediness.
(d) His vanity.

2. What type of object is the French corvette?
(a) A house.
(b) A ship.
(c) An armory supply.
(d) A carriage.

3. Which ship is Post Captain Aubrey given temporary command of along with his new position?
(a) The Lively.
(b) The Tempest.
(c) The Seagull.
(d) The Remington.

4. Who gives Aubrey's steward foodstuffs to take on board the Polychrest.
(a) Cecelia.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Canning.

5. Post Captain Aubrey is lectured by Doctor Maturin about the manifest intelligence of _____________.
(a) Dogs.
(b) Elephants.
(c) Bees.
(d) Pigs.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Polychrest ends its voyage to the French port by___________________.

2. Who is injured aboard the Polychrest at the same time that Aubrey is injured?

3. Who does Sophia label and caution Maturin about as being a difficult case?

4. In Chapter 9, which of the ships listed below is involved in a fierce naval engagement with the Polychrest?

5. What area of the H.M.S. Lively does Doctor Maturin tour?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the ways that Post Captain Aubrey shows his belief that he and members of his squadron will be able to keep any treasure that they reap from the Spanish treasure ships?

2. Does Admiral Harte's criticism of Aubrey for foregoing duty over personal wealth in the encounter with the Spanish frigate seem to affect the Captain emotionally? Why or why not?

3. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?

4. What is the Polychrest's ultimate fate?

5. Since Captain Aubrey is able to reach a romantic understanding with Sophia during their trip aboard the H.M.S. Lively, is it feasible for the Captain to continue trying to attain wealth to gain approval from Mrs. Williams?

6. How does Captain Aubrey demonstrate being a true friend to Dr. Maturin despite any differences that he and Doctor Maturin may have had in the past?

7. How do Smithers and Maturin even the score with one another?

8. How do the officers and crew on the H.M.S. Lively differ from the officers and crew on the Polychrest?

9. How does the Aubrey display his happiness in being promoted to Post Captain?

10. Why does Maturin attempt to camouflage his trip to Spain with a trip to Ireland?

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