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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 does Maturin discover upon arriving at Diana's cousin's house?
(a) The house has been condemned.
(b) The house has been shut .
(c) Diana is no longer staying there.
(d) The house is occupied by a widow with four children.

2. How does Diana generally treat Doctor Maturin during the time that they spend together?
(a) Lovingly throughout.
(b) Kindly, followed by shabbily.
(c) Shabbily, followed by kindly.
(d) Hatefully throughout.

3. In Chapter 9, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?
(a) Speed.
(b) Maneuverability.
(c) Visibility
(d) Design.

4. Which ship is Post Captain Aubrey given temporary command of along with his new position?
(a) The Lively.
(b) The Seagull.
(c) The Remington.
(d) The Tempest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the subject of the wisecracks that Smithers shares with Doctor Maturin?

2. What does the shooting up of insignificant French holdings along the coast qualify the action to be labeled?

3. How many days does Doctor Maturin's foreign intelligence trip last?

4. The Polychrest ends its voyage to the French port by___________________.

5. Who informs Captain Aubrey that mutiny may be imminent aboard the Polychrest?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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. What is the Polychrest's ultimate fate?

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

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

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

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

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