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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 dots the scenery along the French coast?
(a) Chateaus and schoolhouses.
(b) Fortresses and observation towers.
(c) Chateaus and churches.
(d) Farms and wineries.

2. What type of flotilla was the H.M.S. Lively ordered to escort?
(a) Supplies transport.
(b) Animal transport.
(c) Passenger transport ships.
(d) Troop transport ships.

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

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

5. Who is saved by Captain Aubrey after falling off the Polychrest's rigging?
(a) Hudgens.
(b) Bolton.
(c) Bates.
(d) Keaton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey forgo in favor of professional duty?.

2. What type of unwanted guests does Post Captain Aubrey have in his cabin aboard his new sea command?

3. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?

4. In retrospect, whose promotion does Post Captain Aubrey support while simultaneously slighting the crew of the Polychrest?.

5. Post Captain Aubrey does not have the ____________ to support the training of his crew for battle against the French.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Doctor Maturin demonstrate his desire to continue cultivating his friendship with Captain Aubrey despite any differences that the two men may have had in the past?

5. How does Aubrey show compassion and remorse regarding his previous dealings with Sophia?

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

7. Since Captain Aubrey is able to reach a romantic understanding with Sophia during their trip aboard the H.M.S. Lively, is it feasible for the Captain to continue trying to attain wealth to gain approval from Mrs. Williams?

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

9. What are the differences in the handling of disciplinary matters aboard the H.M.S. Lively, compared to those aboard the Polychrest?

10. How is Captain Aubrey able to abort a nascent mutiny aboard the Polychrest?

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