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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Captain Aubrey recruit sailors by drawing a poster promising rewards to those who sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Blakesley.
(b) McIntire.
(c) Haynesworth.
(d) Scrivens.

2. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Master and commander.
(b) Sailor.
(c) First lieutenant.
(d) Post captain.

3. Aside from Aubrey and Maturin, two other passengers are aboard the Indiaman headed for England. How are they described?
(a) Two male passengers.
(b) A father and son.
(c) Two female passengers.
(d) A grandmother and grandson.

4. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Doctor Stephen Maturin.

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

6. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Cecelia Williams.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

7. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?
(a) Spades.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Piquet.
(d) Bridge.

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

9. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?
(a) Post captain.
(b) Admiral.
(c) His job status does not change.
(d) Unemployed.

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

11. What does Scriven teach Captain Aubrey to do?
(a) Train a bear.
(b) Avoid debtors' prison.
(c) Escape from Sophia.
(d) Write an essay.

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

13. What type of lifestyle are thousands of sailors released to following the war between England and France?
(a) Happiness and frivolity.
(b) Despondency and desperation.
(c) Part-time work and part-time play.
(d) Luxury and deceit.

14. Aside from being a surgeon, what type of work does Stephen Maturin also handle?
(a) Veterinarian.
(b) Pastor.
(c) Secret Agent.
(d) Farmer.

15. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?
(a) Informal musical performances.
(b) Operas.
(c) Symphonic and formal.
(d) Piano concertos.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What unusual object does Maturin find in his holsters?

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