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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?
(a) Flogging.
(b) Incarceration.
(c) Demotion.
(d) Lynching.

2. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?
(a) Theodore Martin.
(b) Lawrence Tate.
(c) Heneage Dundas.
(d) Keith Pridemore.

3. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?
(a) Cecelia WIlliams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers.

4. 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) H.M.S. Hempstead.
(c) H.M.S. Royale.
(d) The Charwell.

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

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

7. Who does Diana find herself under the care of in Chapter 2?
(a) Her parents, Jacque and Claudette Villiers.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Her grandmother, Elle Villiers.
(d) Her former school headmistress, Mrs. Cates.

8. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?
(a) H.M.S. Walden.
(b) S.S. Triumph.
(c) S.S. Barrett.
(d) H.M.S. Dart.

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

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

11. During a private conference at the formal ball between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Diana Villiers, what information does Diana disclose to Maturin?
(a) Diana tells Maturin that he reminds her of a love in her past.
(b) Diana tells Maturin that she was hoping not to see him at the ball.
(c) Diana tells Maturin that she is not interested in his advances.
(d) Diana tells Maturin that she is in love with him.

12. What position is held by MacDonald aboard the Polychrest?
(a) Marine captain.
(b) Second lieutenant.
(c) Head boatswain.
(d) Chief navigator.

13. What country is close to Toulon, France?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain
(d) Russia.

14. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?
(a) Jean Lafitte.
(b) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(c) Christy-Palliere.
(d) Charles DeGaulle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

2. What does Captain Aubrey consider buying, but is not quite sure of its tone?

3. What natural marvel do the passengers aboard the Indiaman get to see as the ship is making its way to England?

4. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?

5. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

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