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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is injured aboard the Polychrest at the same time that Aubrey is injured?
(a) Babbington.
(b) Pennington.
(c) Rundle.
(d) Williamson.

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

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

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

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

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

7. The Polychrest ends its voyage to the French port by___________________.
(a) Engaging in battle against the French.
(b) Sinking.
(c) Serving as setting for a celebratory dinner party for the crew.
(d) Being inspected by Admiralty officers.

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

9. What does the Admiralty order the Polychrest to do upon reaching a particular French port?
(a) Attack the port and destroy a particular ship.
(b) Deliver wheat to the French and pick up fine fabrics for new uniforms for the Admiralty.
(c) Deliver French prisoners who have been held captive in England and Pick up some British prisoners who have been held in France.
(d) Pick up rations for the sailors and medicine for the infirmary aboard the Polychrest.

10. What type of dueling pistols does Doctor Maturin borrow from MacDonald?
(a) Stephen Carrothers.
(b) Joseph Manton.
(c) L.D. Bounds.
(d) Howard Bentley.

11. Following his meeting with Lord Melville, Aubrey goes back to his hotel, sleeps and then goes for a walk. What type of facility does he wind up visiting?
(a) A cathedral.
(b) A market.
(c) A millinery.
(d) A school.

12. Post Captain Aubrey is lectured by Doctor Maturin about the manifest intelligence of _____________.
(a) Pigs.
(b) Bees.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Elephants.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two crew members collaborate with Captain Aubrey in the re-design of the Polychrest's rigging?

2. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?

3. Who is the first person with whom Aubrey shares the good news about being made Post Captain?

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

5. What does Captain Aubrey expresses regret about to Doctor Maturin while the two men are aboard the H.M.S. Lively?

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