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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 navy used the archaic term Post Captain to distinguish an actual rank from an acting position?
(a) United States.
(b) French..
(c) British.
(d) German.

2. In Chapter 9, which of the ships listed below is involved in a fierce naval engagement with the Polychrest?
(a) Bellone.
(b) S.S. Seagull.
(c) S.S. Colinot.
(d) L'Brigade du France.

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 challenging and a learning experience.
(d) As easy and a success.

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

5. What does Doctor Maturin win from Smithers?
(a) His two black stallions.
(b) Fifty gold coins.
(c) Thirty silver coins.
(d) Over a year's wages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who escorts Sophia and Cecelia Williams to the H.M.S. Lively where they request transportation?

2. What aspect of Captain Aubrey's life is damaged by his constant visits to Diana?

3. Who is Preserved Killick?

4. The term "Post Captain" perhaps originated from the captains assigned a vessel having been _____________________________:

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?

2. What makes it difficult for the Polychrest to enter the French port where the target ship is located?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

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