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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Frances Williams.

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

5. 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.

6. What country are Aubrey and Maturin headed to via the Indiaman that they board in Gibraltar?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

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

8. Where is the gentleman's residence that Captain Jack Aubrey rents located?
(a) Lampkin Place.
(b) Polcary Down.
(c) Victoria Down.
(d) Meredith Down.

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

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

11. Aboard the Polychrest, Captain Aubrey curses a young lady whom he mistakes for a ______________.
(a) Ship's boy.
(b) Stowaway.
(c) Waif.
(d) Scavenger.

12. What was the name of Captain Aubrey's first sea command?
(a) Savage Sea Explorer.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Serengeti.
(d) Royale.

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

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

15. What is the dreadful news about that Captain Aubrey receives via letter at Polcary Down?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His father.
(c) His employment.
(d) His finances.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the days go by, what game do Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin play often?

2. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?

3. What is Diana Villier's marital status in Post Captain?

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

5. What type of career path has Adam Scrivens failed to attain?

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