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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. Who escorts Sophia and Cecelia Williams to the H.M.S. Lively where they request transportation?
(a) Admiral Winters.
(b) Captain Robards.
(c) Admiral Haddock.
(d) Captain Wentworth.

2. How many rescues has Captain Aubrey successfully conducted?
(a) 34.
(b) 48.
(c) 39.
(d) 22.

3. How can the Polychrest's entry into the harbor of its French port destination be accurately described?
(a) As difficult and a failure.
(b) As surprising and delightful.
(c) As easy and a success.
(d) As challenging and a learning experience.

4. Who is Captain Aubrey constantly evading?
(a) Marine captains.
(b) Lady Keith.
(c) Debt collectors.
(d) Frances Williams.

5. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?
(a) They re-establish their friendship.
(b) They agree to engage in a duel over Diana upon their return to England.
(c) They remain at odds with one another.
(d) They plot to confront Diana about the true nature of her association with Richard Canning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is about the only person who remains on friendly terms with Maturin following the Doctor's fierce argument with Aubrey over Diana?

2. What ship has Parker been assigned to captain?

3. Where does Doctor Maturin unexpectedly spot Diana and her beau?

4. Who is the first person with whom Aubrey shares the good news about being made Post Captain?

5. What type of object is the French corvette?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the outcome of the prolonged engagement between the Bellone and the Polychrest?

3. What is Doctor Maturin's motive in encouraging Sophia to be more forward with Captain Aubrey?

4. How do the officers and crew on the H.M.S. Lively differ from the officers and crew on the Polychrest?

5. How does Captain Aubrey demonstrate being a true friend to Dr. Maturin despite any differences that he and Doctor Maturin may have had in the past?

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

7. What is the underlying reason why Aubrey turns his attention away from Sophia and begins pursuing Diana?

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

9. How does Post Captain Aubrey manage to get the government to finance the practicing of great guns aboard the H.M.S. Lively?

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

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