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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which country is Doctor Maturin's destination for gathering intelligence for the Admiralty?
(a) Italy.
(b) Austria.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

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) Supporters of the War.
(c) The French government.
(d) The British government.

4. Whom does Smithers replace on board the Polychrest?
(a) Marine Captain MacDonald.
(b) Ship Master Goodridge.
(c) Crewman Pullings.
(d) First Lieutenant Parker.

5. What is the name of the Spanish ship that literally explodes into fragments toward the end of Post Captain?
(a) El Castillo.
(b) La Jolla.
(c) The Mercedes.
(d) El Tesoro.

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

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

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

9. Who does Post Captain Aubrey invite to dinner following the capture of the two Spanish treasure ships?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Spanish Captain.
(c) Lady Keith.
(d) Admiral Harte.

10. What subject do Post Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin briefly discuss while on board the H.M.S. Lively?
(a) First Lieutenant Parker.
(b) The H.M.S. Crew.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

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

12. Who escorts Sophia and Cecelia Williams to the H.M.S. Lively where they request transportation?
(a) Captain Robards.
(b) Admiral Winters.
(c) Captain Wentworth.
(d) Admiral Haddock.

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

14. What type of subject matter do Maturin and MacDonald like to discuss?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Religion
(c) Writing.
(d) Science.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who informs Captain Aubrey that mutiny may be imminent aboard the Polychrest?

3. 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?

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

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

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