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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of route does French Captain Christy-Palliere suggest that Aubrey and Maturin take to Spain?

2. What is it that Captain Aubrey is threatened with that persuades him to leave England?

3. What year do the events in Chapter 4 take place?

4. How long is Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin's trek across France?

5. Which character is intelligent, demure, and eminently proper?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Diana and Sophia differ in demeanor and personality?

2. What are some of the actions and activities that Aubrey engages in upon his return to England with Maturin demonstrate his wealth?

3. Why is the Polychrest is appropriately nicknamed "the Carpenter's Mistake"?

4. What taints the celebratory supper hosted by Tom Pullings family?

5. What do Aubrey and Maturin agree about in relation to the behavior of First Lieutenant Parker?

6. What type of experiences has Diana Villiers had in contrast to those of her cousins, the Williams sisters?

7. Why does Captain Aubrey feel compelled to warn Doctor Maturin about the highwaymen?

8. How do Aubrey and Maturin aid the sparsely-crewed Indiaman Lord Nelson?

9. What types of discomfort does Maturin have to endure while walking to Spain with Aubrey?

10. How does Mrs. Williams attempt to reserve Captain Aubrey for her daughter, Sophia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Williams is constantly measuring the financial worthiness of prospective suitors for the hand of her daughter, Sophia. In contrast, Sophia is constantly measuring the level of genuine devotion and affection that Captain Aubrey harbors toward her. Whose relationship philosophy is best illustrated in the union that takes place between Aubrey and Sophia? Is it that of Mrs. Williams, or of Sophia? Support your position with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Aboard the Polychrest, the ship master, Goodridge, can be labeled as gregarious and likable, while First Lieutenant Parker can be deemed tyrannical and unapproachable. Compare and contrast both officers. Explain which one can be a better leader and why.

Essay Topic 3

The placement of Captain Aubrey and Adam Scriven outside Lady Keith's house following her party is a good example of the literary technique known as simile. Explain. If you disagree and believe that antithesis is more prevalent than simile in this scene, explain this position.

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