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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. Whose home is the setting for a party attended by Captain Aubrey, Mrs. Williams, and her daughter, Cecilia ?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Lady Carlson.
(c) Captain Goodridge.
(d) Lady Keith.

2. What is the name of the vessel carrying Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin at the beginning of Post Captain?
(a) The Charwell.
(b) H.M.S. Royale.
(c) H.M.S. Hempstead.
(d) The Pennington.

3. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Her niece, Victoria
(b) Herself.
(c) Her daughter, Sophia.
(d) Her daughter, Frances.

4. Aside from Aubrey and Maturin, two other passengers are aboard the Indiaman headed for England. How are they described?
(a) Two female passengers.
(b) A father and son.
(c) A grandmother and grandson.
(d) Two male passengers.

5. Who does Diana scoff at along with the idea of being paired with Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Frances Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position is held by MacDonald aboard the Polychrest?

2. What language does Maturin use to enter his personal observations in his diary?

3. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?

4. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?

5. What country is close to Toulon, France?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How do Sophia and Diana defy their respective personality traits and demeanors in their pursuit of Captain 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. Why does Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by vessels such as an English cutter or the H.M.S. Seagull?

9. What does Diana Villiers have in common with her three cousins, the Williams sisters?

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

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