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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 subject matter do Diane and Sophia argue about that results in Diana moving away from Mapes Court?
(a) War between England and France.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Piquet.
(d) Aubrey.

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

3. What body part does Macdonald lose during the naval engagement ?
(a) Leg.
(b) Hand.
(c) Arm.
(d) Eye.

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

5. How many days does Doctor Maturin's foreign intelligence trip last?
(a) 15.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 100.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?

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

3. What dots the scenery along the French coast?

4. Following his meeting with Lord Melville, Aubrey goes back to his hotel, sleeps and then goes for a walk. What type of facility does he wind up visiting?

5. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. What is the Polychrest's ultimate fate?

8. How does the Aubrey display his happiness in being promoted to Post Captain?

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

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

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