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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?
(a) H.M.S. Elliott.
(b) H.M.S. Flynn.
(c) H.M.S. Seahawk.
(d) H.M.S. Seagull.

2. What country is close to Toulon, France?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Spain

3. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Frances Williams.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

4. Who sends a letter to Aubrey upon leaving England expressing her continued affection and good intentions despite her mother's interference?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Cecelia Williams.
(d) Frances Williams.

5. Following the first in a series of dinner parties, which character contacts Captain Jack Aubrey to establish courteous relations?
(a) Sophia Williams.
(b) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?

2. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?

3. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?

4. Aside from Aubrey and Maturin, two other passengers are aboard the Indiaman headed for England. How are they described?

5. What is the name of the first lieutenant on the Indiaman headed to England with Aubrey and Maturin aboard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of experiences has Diana Villiers had in contrast to those of her cousins, the Williams sisters?

2. How does Captain Aubrey turn the sources of negativity at Pullings's celebratory dinner into positive ones?

3. What does the admiral visiting Mapes Court tell Mrs. Williams about Captain Jack Aubrey?

4. Can the route to Spain suggested to Aubrey and Maturin by Christy-Palliere be considered safe or dangerous?

5. How does Adam Scriven help Aubrey cope with his fear of being confined to debtor's prison?

6. What types of discomfort does Maturin have to endure while walking to Spain with Aubrey?

7. What are some of the actions and activities that Aubrey engages in upon his return to England with Maturin demonstrate his wealth?

8. How do the eligible bachelors from Polcary Downs socialize with the eligible women next door at Mapes Court?

9. What are some of the instances in which Aubrey openly tries to avoid debt collectors in Chapter 6?

10. What are traits that Aubrey and Maturin admire in Diana?

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