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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. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?
(a) Diana's.
(b) Eleanor's.
(c) Sarah's.
(d) Sophia's.

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

3. Post Captain Aubrey does not have the ____________ to support the training of his crew for battle against the French.
(a) Stamina.
(b) Desire.
(c) Funds.
(d) Order.

4. Doctor Maturin advises Sophia to be more __________ with Captain Aubrey.
(a) Modest.
(b) Forward.
(c) Mysterious.
(d) Gregarious.

5. Who is Doctor Maturin in love with throughout Post Captain?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Alexa Cambridge.
(c) Sophia Williams.
(d) Lady Keith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area of the H.M.S. Lively does Doctor Maturin tour?

2. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?

3. What subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?

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

5. What two crew members collaborate with Captain Aubrey in the re-design of the Polychrest's rigging?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Maturin cope with his break with Aubrey?

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

9. How do Aubrey's visits with Diana affect his friendship with Maturin?

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

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