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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 word below is synonymous with punctilious?
(a) Tolerant.
(b) Predictable.
(c) Meticulous.
(d) Flippant..
2. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Heinrich.
(c) Pullins.
(d) McDonald.
3. What does Post Captain Aubrey cause the crew aboard the H.M.S. Lively to exercise?
(a) Great guns drill.
(b) Firefighting evacuation drill.
(c) Man overboard drill.
(d) Sail hoisting drill.
4. Who does Aubrey entertain aboard ship in grand style?
(a) Keith.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Harte.
(d) Canning.
5. What type of ships do Captain Aubrey and the Polychrest encounter in as they began to leave the French port?
(a) Battleships.
(b) Merchant ships.
(c) Tourist Ships.
(d) Pirate Ships.
Short Answer Questions
1. What subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?
2. Who serves as Captain Aubrey's navigator as the Polychrest heads into the French port?
3. At the end of Chapter 9, which ship runs aground?
4. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?
5. What type of dueling pistols does Doctor Maturin borrow from MacDonald?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way could Captain Aubrey benefit by pursuing personal gain over duty while in command of the Polychrest?
2. How is Captain Aubrey able to abort a nascent mutiny aboard the Polychrest?
3. How does Post Captain Aubrey manage to get the government to finance the practicing of great guns aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
4. How does Doctor Maturin continue to agonize over Diana?
5. How do Aubrey's visits with Diana affect his friendship with Maturin?
6. How do Captain Aubrey and his crew manage to free the Polychrest after it runs aground?
7. Does Admiral Harte's criticism of Aubrey for foregoing duty over personal wealth in the encounter with the Spanish frigate seem to affect the Captain emotionally? Why or why not?
8. What is the underlying reason why Aubrey turns his attention away from Sophia and begins pursuing Diana?
9. How do Smithers and Maturin even the score with one another?
10. How is Captain Aubrey lauded for his actions and capture of the Fanciulla upon his return to England?
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