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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What natural marvel do the passengers aboard the Indiaman get to see as the ship is making its way to England?
(a) A finback whale.
(b) A mermaid.
(c) A rainbow.
(d) A snow-capped mountain.

2. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?
(a) The H.M.S. Cavalcade.
(b) The H.M.S. Lexington.
(c) The H.M.S. Project.
(d) The H.M.S. Bledsoe.

3. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

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

5. What is the name of the first lieutenant on the Indiaman headed to England with Aubrey and Maturin aboard?
(a) Everett Trump.
(b) Merrill Burlingame.
(c) David Standring.
(d) Tom Pullings.

6. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?
(a) France and England.
(b) Germany and Italy.
(c) The United States and England.
(d) Spain and France.

7. Who is the captainof the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) Captain Spottiswood.
(b) Captain O'Quinn.
(c) Captain Belkin.
(d) Commander Crowe.

8. Who intervenes when Captain Aubrey intends to turn Adam Scriven in to the law?
(a) Midshipman Babbington.
(b) First Lieutenant Parker.
(c) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(d) Ship Master Goodridge,

9. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?
(a) 15 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 50 pounds.
(d) 20 pounds.

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

11. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Barrett Bonden and Joseph Plaice.
(b) Aaron Jacks and Gabriel Gentry.
(c) Spencer Truitt and Martin Friar.
(d) Mark Hampton and Flynn Prescott.

12. What language does Doctor Maturin use to write scientific observations in his diary?
(a) French.
(b) Latin.
(c) English.
(d) Italian.

13. 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 in love with Cecilia and does not want to hurt her feelings.
(d) He is afraid of being arrested for debt.

14. Where is Mapes Court located in relation to the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented?
(a) Ten Miles South.
(b) Next Door.
(c) Six Miles East.
(d) Around the Corner.

15. Richard Canning is a merchant from ______________.
(a) Venice.
(b) Bristol.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of people are converted into crew members for the Polychrest?

2. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?

3. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?

4. Who is Dr. Stephen Maturin is apparently attracted to throughout Post Captain?

5. Who is Captain Aubrey's ship master aboard the Polychrest?

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