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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. As Chapter 1 opens, what two countries have just ended a war between them?
(a) The United States and England.
(b) Spain and France.
(c) Germany and Italy.
(d) France and England.

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

3. Aboard the Polychrest, Captain Aubrey curses a young lady whom he mistakes for a ______________.
(a) Ship's boy.
(b) Waif.
(c) Stowaway.
(d) Scavenger.

4. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?
(a) 158 Casualties.
(b) 36 Casualties.
(c) 220 Casualties.
(d) 73 Casualties.

5. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Half-Brothers.
(c) Friends.
(d) Neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?

2. Which character tells Dr. Maturin that between him and Captain Aubrey, the captain is considered to be 'the prize"?

3. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

4. What is the nickname of Captain Aubrey's sea command?

5. Where is Mapes Court located in relation to the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Diana and Sophia differ in demeanor and personality?

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

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

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

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

9. How do Aubrey and Maturin aid the sparsely-crewed Indiaman Lord Nelson?

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

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