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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is saved by Captain Aubrey after falling off the Polychrest's rigging?
(a) Keaton.
(b) Bolton.
(c) Hudgens.
(d) Bates.

2. At the end of Chapter 9, which ship runs aground?
(a) Polychrest.
(b) S.S. Seagull.
(c) S.S. Colinot.
(d) Bellone.

3. What entity does Post Captain Aubrey want to be responsible for replenishing any gun powder and shot used aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Richard Canning.
(b) The British government.
(c) Supporters of the War.
(d) The French government.

4. Who follows Aubrey aboard his new sea command?
(a) Diana.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Sophia.

5. Who gives Aubrey the good news that he is being made Post Captain?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Admiral Haddock.
(c) Lord Melville.
(d) Sir Joseph.

6. In retrospect, whose promotion does Post Captain Aubrey support while simultaneously slighting the crew of the Polychrest?.
(a) Canning.
(b) Parker.
(c) Goodridge.
(d) Pullings.

7. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?
(a) Sophia's.
(b) Sarah's.
(c) Eleanor's.
(d) Diana's.

8. Who does Doctor Maturin inform about a gold shipment from the River Plate bound for Cadiz?
(a) Lord Melville.
(b) Lord Spencer.
(c) Sir Kent.
(d) Sir Joseph.

9. What type of unwanted guests does Post Captain Aubrey have in his cabin aboard his new sea command?
(a) Ants.
(b) Bees.
(c) Hamsters.
(d) Turtles.

10. Who gives Aubrey's steward foodstuffs to take on board the Polychrest.
(a) Canning.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Cecelia.

11. Who informs Captain Aubrey that mutiny may be imminent aboard the Polychrest?
(a) Ship Master Goodridge.
(b) First Lieutenant Parker.
(c) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(d) CrewmanTom Pullings.

12. What dots the scenery along the French coast?
(a) Farms and wineries.
(b) Chateaus and schoolhouses.
(c) Chateaus and churches.
(d) Fortresses and observation towers.

13. How many days does Doctor Maturin's foreign intelligence trip last?
(a) 10.
(b) 100.
(c) 30.
(d) 15.

14. Who does Aubrey entertain aboard ship in grand style?
(a) Canning.
(b) Harte.
(c) Keith.
(d) Maturin.

15. Who is Captain Aubrey constantly evading?
(a) Debt collectors.
(b) Marine captains.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Lady Keith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who criticizes Aubrey for not taking the blockade runner?

2. Which is the best way to label the crew aboard Aubrey's new sea command?

3. Who does Post Captain Aubrey invite to dinner following the capture of the two Spanish treasure ships?

4. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?

5. Doctor Maturin advises Sophia to be more __________ with Captain Aubrey.

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