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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. Who intervenes when Captain Aubrey intends to turn Adam Scriven in to the law?
(a) First Lieutenant Parker.
(b) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(c) Midshipman Babbington.
(d) Ship Master Goodridge,

2. What relation is Sophia to Frances?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Mother-In-Law.
(c) Sister.
(d) Mother.

3. What does Captain Aubrey consider buying, but is not quite sure of its tone?
(a) Violin.
(b) Cello.
(c) Trombone.
(d) Tuba.

4. The fact that ships are being moored because of the peace, along with Captain Aubrey's clash with ______________, means that no command is to be had.
(a) Doctor Stephen Maturin.
(b) Highwaymen.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Superior officers.

5. What relation is Diana to Sophia?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Sister.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Mother-In-Law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Doctor Maturin use to write scientific observations in his diary?

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. Whose home is the setting for a party attended by Captain Aubrey, Mrs. Williams, and her daughter, Cecilia ?

4. Who is the French military and political leader who declares war on England?

5. What relation is Mrs. Williams to Cecelia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prevents Captain Aubrey from returning to the Admiralty in time for assignment to a prime sea command?

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin engage in with their host, French Captain Christy-Palliere during their first few days in Toulon?

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

4. What makes Captain Griffiths waver in his determination to press home an attack against the French frigate that the Charwell has been chasing throughout the night?

5. What does Aubrey learn about upon regaining consciousness after the battle?

6. What events act as catalysts to drive Captain Aubrey away from England and toward France?

7. How do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin lend their support to England in its war against France?

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

9. How do Aubrey and Maturin react to one another's romantic interest in Diana?

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

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