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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the subject of the wisecracks that Smithers shares with Doctor Maturin?
(a) Cecelia.
(b) Diana.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Sophia.

4. Who is the first person with whom Aubrey shares the good news about being made Post Captain?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Goodridge.
(d) Pullings.

5. How many rescues has Captain Aubrey successfully conducted?
(a) 34.
(b) 22.
(c) 48.
(d) 39.

6. What is the name of the suitor whom Mrs. Williams has arranged for her daughter, Sophia?
(a) Hampton.
(b) Bowles.
(c) Parker.
(d) Stimson.

7. Who does Diana Villiers run off with, much to Doctor Maturin's dismay?
(a) MacDonald.
(b) Canning.
(c) Parker.
(d) Smithers.

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

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

10. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?
(a) They agree to engage in a duel over Diana upon their return to England.
(b) They plot to confront Diana about the true nature of her association with Richard Canning.
(c) They re-establish their friendship.
(d) They remain at odds with one another.

11. Who censures Captain Aubrey for allegedly being too punctilious?
(a) Goodridge.
(b) Harte.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Pullins.

12. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?
(a) Father.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Brother.

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

14. Who is about the only person who remains on friendly terms with Maturin following the Doctor's fierce argument with Aubrey over Diana?
(a) Goodridge.
(b) Parker.
(c) MacDonald.
(d) Pullings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In retrospect, whose promotion does Post Captain Aubrey support while simultaneously slighting the crew of the Polychrest?.

2. How does Diana generally treat Doctor Maturin during the time that they spend together?

3. What does Post Captain Aubrey cause the crew aboard the H.M.S. Lively to exercise?

4. At the time that Captain Aubrey is informed about the mutiny that may be pending, how many days is the Polychrest away from reaching the French port that is its destination?

5. Aubrey's sea command transports an officer's ______________ on one voyage.

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