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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 area of the H.M.S. Lively does Doctor Maturin tour?
(a) The powder room.
(b) The sickbay.
(c) The fo'c'sel.
(d) The galley.

2. Who does Diana Villiers run off with, much to Doctor Maturin's dismay?
(a) MacDonald.
(b) Parker.
(c) Smithers.
(d) Canning.

3. What is the name of the suitor whom Mrs. Williams has arranged for her daughter, Sophia?
(a) Stimson.
(b) Parker.
(c) Hampton.
(d) Bowles.

4. In Chapter 9, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?
(a) Speed.
(b) Visibility
(c) Design.
(d) Maneuverability.

5. What subject do Post Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin briefly discuss while on board the H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) The H.M.S. Crew.
(c) First Lieutenant Parker.
(d) Sophia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Aubrey expresses regret about to Doctor Maturin while the two men are aboard the H.M.S. Lively?

2. What type of subject matter do Maturin and MacDonald like to discuss?

3. Who gives Aubrey the good news that he is being made Post Captain?

4. At the time that Captain Aubrey is informed about the mutiny that may be pending, how many days is the Polychrest away from reaching the French port that is its destination?

5. Which navy used the archaic term Post Captain to distinguish an actual rank from an acting position?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Captain Aubrey lauded for his actions and capture of the Fanciulla upon his return to England?

2. Why does Maturin attempt to camouflage his trip to Spain with a trip to Ireland?

3. How do Aubrey and Maturin differ on their opinions about the usefulness and feasibility of having bees on board the H.M.S. Lively?

4. How does Doctor Maturin continue to agonize over Diana?

5. How do Goodridge, Parker, and Aubrey solve the Polychrest's speed and maneuverability problems?

6. What are some of the ways that Post Captain Aubrey shows his belief that he and members of his squadron will be able to keep any treasure that they reap from the Spanish treasure ships?

7. In what way could Captain Aubrey benefit by pursuing personal gain over duty while in command of the Polychrest?

8. How do Captain Aubrey and his crew manage to free the Polychrest after it runs aground?

9. How do Smithers and Maturin even the score with one another?

10. What is the reason that Diana leaves Mapes Court?

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