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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. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Sophia Williams.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

2. In Chapter 2, which character is described as vain, uneven, and prone to periods of meanness?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Dr. Stehen Maturin.
(c) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Diana Villiers.

3. Who helps Captain Aubrey recruit sailors by drawing a poster promising rewards to those who sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Haynesworth.
(b) McIntire.
(c) Scrivens.
(d) Blakesley.

4. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.
(a) Madrid, Spain.
(b) Toulon, France.
(c) Salzburg, Austria.
(d) Hamburg, Germany.

5. Richard Canning is a Jew, a powerful businessman, and incredibly __________________.
(a) Entertaining.
(b) Poor.
(c) Fat.
(d) Wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?

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

3. Who sends a letter to Aubrey upon leaving England expressing her continued affection and good intentions despite her mother's interference?

4. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?

5. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by vessels such as an English cutter or the H.M.S. Seagull?

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

3. What Admiralty-related issues serve to further convince the Captain to leave England?

4. How does Mrs. Williams attempt to reserve Captain Aubrey for her daughter, Sophia?

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

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

7. Why is the Polychrest is appropriately nicknamed "the Carpenter's Mistake"?

8. How is Pullings instrumental in helping Captain Aubrey recruit crew members for the Polychrest?

9. How does Doctor Maturin's unrequited love for Diana affect him?

10. 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?

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