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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?
(a) His vanity.
(b) The harsh manner in which he mistreats the working sailors.
(c) His greediness.
(d) His lack of personal hygiene.

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

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

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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 millinery.
(b) A market.
(c) A cathedral.
(d) A school.

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

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

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

12. Who shares an interest in obscure scientific theories with Doctor Maturin?
(a) Dundas.
(b) Goodridge.
(c) Canning.
(d) Pullings.

13. What does Post Captain Aubrey cause the crew aboard the H.M.S. Lively to exercise?
(a) Firefighting evacuation drill.
(b) Man overboard drill.
(c) Great guns drill.
(d) Sail hoisting drill.

14. How can the Polychrest's entry into the harbor of its French port destination be accurately described?
(a) As easy and a success.
(b) As challenging and a learning experience.
(c) As surprising and delightful.
(d) As difficult and a failure.

15. What type of ships do Captain Aubrey and the Polychrest encounter in as they began to leave the French port?
(a) Tourist Ships.
(b) Merchant ships.
(c) Battleships.
(d) Pirate Ships.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Unlike Post Captain Aubrey, what was the previous Captain of the H.M.S. Lively lax in doing?

4. Who is Doctor Maturin in love with throughout Post Captain?

5. Who does Doctor Maturin recommend be dispatched to intercept the Spanish treasure ships carrying the gold bound for Cadiz?

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