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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) Lord Nelson.
(b) King of the Sea.
(c) The Othello.
(d) The Carrington.

3. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Friends.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) Half-Brothers.

4. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?
(a) Mother.
(b) Great Aunt.
(c) Sister.
(d) Aunt.

5. What does Captain Aubrey consider buying, but is not quite sure of its tone?
(a) Cello.
(b) Trombone.
(c) Tuba.
(d) Violin.

6. What relation is Diana to Sophia?
(a) Sister.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Mother-In-Law.
(d) Cousin.

7. Who is Captain Aubrey's ship master aboard the Polychrest?
(a) Templeton.
(b) Goodridge.
(c) Ford.
(d) Greathouse.

8. The fact that ships are being moored because of the peace, along with Captain Aubrey's clash with ______________, means that no command is to be had.
(a) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Superior officers.
(d) Highwaymen.

9. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

10. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?
(a) To escape from the probability that Bonaparte's soldiers may find them and arrest them.
(b) So that he can practice navigating between England and France.
(c) So that he can return to England aboard it.
(d) So that he can be promoted to higher posts.

11. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?
(a) The Charwell.
(b) H.M.S. Royale.
(c) The Pennington.
(d) H.M.S. Hempstead.

12. Why does Captain Aubrey decline Diana Villier's invitation to meet on the day following Lady Keith's dinner party?
(a) He does not want to be seen in public with her.
(b) The Admiralty has ordered him to leave the country on that same date.
(c) He is afraid of being arrested for debt.
(d) He is in love with Cecilia and does not want to hurt her feelings.

13. What century serves as the setting for Post Captain?
(a) 19th century.
(b) 20th century.
(c) 1920.
(d) 21st century.

14. Who hosts a dinner party at which Captain Aubrey is pursued for arrest?
(a) Clarice Brennan.
(b) The Pullings Family.
(c) Lady Knowles.
(d) The Waite Family.

15. Who sends a letter to Aubrey upon leaving England expressing her continued affection and good intentions despite her mother's interference?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first lieutenant on the Indiaman headed to England with Aubrey and Maturin aboard?

2. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?

3. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?

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

5. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?

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