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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. What body part does Macdonald lose during the naval engagement ?

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

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

4. What does Captain Aubrey expresses regret about to Doctor Maturin while the two men are aboard the H.M.S. Lively?

5. Whom does Smithers replace on board the Polychrest?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maturin cope with his break with Aubrey?

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

3. How do Goodridge, Parker, and Aubrey solve the Polychrest's speed and maneuverability problems?

4. How do Captain Aubrey and his crew manage to free the Polychrest after it runs aground?

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

6. How is Captain Aubrey able to abort a nascent mutiny aboard the Polychrest?

7. What makes it difficult for the Polychrest to enter the French port where the target ship is located?

8. What is Doctor Maturin's motive in encouraging Sophia to be more forward with Captain Aubrey?

9. What is the Polychrest's ultimate fate?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The scuffle between Aubrey and a Adam Scriven exhibits the literary technique of irony. Detail how the roles that each man plays in generating events that catapult irony to the forefront.

Essay Topic 3

Aboard the Polychrest, the ship master, Goodridge, can be labeled as gregarious and likable, while First Lieutenant Parker can be deemed tyrannical and unapproachable. Compare and contrast both officers. Explain which one can be a better leader and why.

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