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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. The fact that ships are being moored because of the peace, along with Captain Aubrey's clash with ______________, means that no command is to be had.

2. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?

3. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?

4. What country are Aubrey and Maturin headed to via the Indiaman that they board in Gibraltar?

5. During the series of social gatherings described in Chapter 2, who gains Captain Jack Aubrey's attention more openly and honestly?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Adam Scriven help Aubrey cope with his fear of being confined to debtor's prison?

3. What has French military leader and politician Napoleon Bonaparte ordered in relation to England and her countrymen?

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

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

6. How is Pullings instrumental in helping Captain Aubrey recruit crew members for the Polychrest?

7. Can the route to Spain suggested to Aubrey and Maturin by Christy-Palliere be considered safe or dangerous?

8. What are traits that Aubrey and Maturin admire in Diana?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Within a day's time, Captain Jack Aubrey transforms from the life of a wealthy gentleman of means to living the life of a penniless bum. Do you agree or disagree that a transformation of that type could take place within such an abbreviated period of time? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Captain Aubrey flees arrest from both debt collectors and Napoleon Bonaparte. Compare the measures that Aubrey takes in both instances to preserve his freedom. Which measures appear more drastic than the others and why?

Essay Topic 3

A strong sense of patriotism and loyalty to one's mother country is woven throughout the fabric of Post Captain. Write an essay detailing who, what, where, when, and how this patriotism is depicted in the book.

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