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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Doctor Maturin recommend be dispatched to intercept the Spanish treasure ships carrying the gold bound for Cadiz?
(a) Marine Captain MacDonald.
(b) First Lieutenant Parker.
(c) Captain Aubrey.
(d) Sea Master Goodridge.

2. What subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) War between England and France.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Piquet.

3. What aspect of Captain Aubrey's life is damaged by his constant visits to Diana?
(a) Friendship with Sophia.
(b) Friendship with Pullings.
(c) Friendship with Goodridge.
(d) Professional career.

4. 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) The British government.
(b) The French government.
(c) Supporters of the War.
(d) Richard Canning.

5. In Chapter 9, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?
(a) Design.
(b) Visibility
(c) Maneuverability.
(d) Speed.

6. What does Captain Aubrey expresses regret about to Doctor Maturin while the two men are aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Having allowed the bees on board.
(b) The shabby way that he has treated Sophia.
(c) Not having done enough to save the Polychrest from sinking.
(d) The shabby way that he treated the crew aboard the Polychrest.

7. What area of the H.M.S. Lively does Doctor Maturin tour?
(a) The powder room.
(b) The sickbay.
(c) The galley.
(d) The fo'c'sel.

8. Which word below is synonymous with punctilious?
(a) Predictable.
(b) Flippant..
(c) Meticulous.
(d) Tolerant.

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

10. How does Diana generally treat Doctor Maturin during the time that they spend together?
(a) Hatefully throughout.
(b) Shabbily, followed by kindly.
(c) Kindly, followed by shabbily.
(d) Lovingly throughout.

11. Who does Maturin believe to be suitable for Aubrey?
(a) Anne.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Frances.
(d) Diana.

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

13. Which ship is Post Captain Aubrey given temporary command of along with his new position?
(a) The Lively.
(b) The Seagull.
(c) The Tempest.
(d) The Remington.

14. Post Captain Aubrey does not have the ____________ to support the training of his crew for battle against the French.
(a) Order.
(b) Desire.
(c) Stamina.
(d) Funds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Polychrest's condition as Captain Aubrey and his crew leave the French port and head toward the open sea?

2. Upon the capture of the Spanish treasure ships, what part of Aubrey's life does Aubrey consider to be over?

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. What body part does Macdonald lose during the naval engagement ?

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