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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 country is close to Toulon, France?
2. What does Captain Aubrey consider buying, but is not quite sure of its tone?
3. What position is held by MacDonald aboard the Polychrest?
4. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?
5. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Doctor Maturin's unrequited love for Diana affect him?
2. How is Pullings instrumental in helping Captain Aubrey recruit crew members for the Polychrest?
3. What are some of the instances in which Aubrey openly tries to avoid debt collectors in Chapter 6?
4. What makes Captain Griffiths waver in his determination to press home an attack against the French frigate that the Charwell has been chasing throughout the night?
5. What type of experiences has Diana Villiers had in contrast to those of her cousins, the Williams sisters?
6. How do Aubrey and Maturin aid the sparsely-crewed Indiaman Lord Nelson?
7. What has French military leader and politician Napoleon Bonaparte ordered in relation to England and her countrymen?
8. How does Mrs. Williams attempt to reserve Captain Aubrey for her daughter, Sophia?
9. How does Adam Scriven help Aubrey cope with his fear of being confined to debtor's prison?
10. What does Aubrey learn about upon regaining consciousness after the battle?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
There are three distinct instances in which Captain Aubrey is lauded for turning what could have been a disastrous situation into a triumphant victory. Write an essay detailing one of the situations, elaborating on the factors that turn potential disaster into victory.
Essay Topic 3
A dramatic change takes place in Aubrey's lifestyle and environment upon his promotion to post captain and being given command of the H.M.S. Lively. Compare Aubrey's lifestyle and environment as a captain with that of post captain.
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