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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 musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?

2. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?

3. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?

4. How does Mrs. Williams learn about Captain Aubrey?

5. What natural marvel do the passengers aboard the Indiaman get to see as the ship is making its way to England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Aubrey and Maturin engage in with their host, French Captain Christy-Palliere during their first few days in Toulon?

2. How do Sophia and Diana defy their respective personality traits and demeanors in their pursuit of Captain Aubrey?

3. How do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin lend their support to England in its war against France?

4. How do Aubrey and Maturin react to one another's romantic interest in Diana?

5. What prevents Captain Aubrey from returning to the Admiralty in time for assignment to a prime sea command?

6. How are Bellone's men able to board the Indiaman Lord Nelson during the naval engagement?

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

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

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

10. Why does Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by vessels such as an English cutter or the H.M.S. Seagull?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Doctor Maturin perpetually seeks approval and affection from Diana Villiers while the crew aboard the Polychrest seeks approval and respect from First Lieutenant Parker. Diana repeatedly rejects the Doctor, and treats him cruelly. Parker repeatedly rejects the Polychrest crew and treats them with cruelty. Write an essay focusing on whether or not either Maturin or the Polychrest crew will ever be able to gain the approval that they seek. Support your position with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Diana Villiers is wooed by Aubrey and Maturin throughout Post Captain, but she is able to remain eludes both throughout the book. Describe how she is able to maintain her unwedded status, and state why either or neither man is likely to capture Diana's heart.

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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