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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?

2. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?

3. Who intervenes when Captain Aubrey intends to turn Adam Scriven in to the law?

4. Whose home is the setting for a party attended by Captain Aubrey, Mrs. Williams, and her daughter, Cecilia ?

5. Aboard the Polychrest, Captain Aubrey curses a young lady whom he mistakes for a ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the instances in which Aubrey openly tries to avoid debt collectors in Chapter 6?

3. How is Pullings instrumental in helping Captain Aubrey recruit crew members for the Polychrest?

4. What does Diana Villiers have in common with her three cousins, the Williams sisters?

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

6. How does Captain Aubrey turn the sources of negativity at Pullings's celebratory dinner into positive ones?

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

8. How are Bellone's men able to board the Indiaman Lord Nelson during the naval engagement?

9. Can the route to Spain suggested to Aubrey and Maturin by Christy-Palliere be considered safe or dangerous?

10. What does Aubrey learn about upon regaining consciousness after the battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A strong sense of patriotism and loyalty to one's mother country is woven throughout the fabric of Post Captain. Write an essay detailing who, what, where, when, and how this patriotism is depicted in the book.

Essay Topic 2

The placement of Captain Aubrey and Adam Scriven outside Lady Keith's house following her party is a good example of the literary technique known as simile. Explain. If you disagree and believe that antithesis is more prevalent than simile in this scene, explain this position.

Essay Topic 3

Despite the severe hardship that Aubrey's crew has had to endure from Parker because Aubrey repeatedly makes choices placing the working sailors directly in the line of fire of his tyrannical first lieutenant, they remain loyal to Aubrey. Detail the instances in which Aubrey makes decisions that result in the crew's exposure to abuse by Parker. Is the crew is correct in remaining silent, or should they be more assertive and make their sentiments known to their captain.

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