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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 is the name of the Spanish ship that literally explodes into fragments toward the end of Post Captain?
2. Where does Doctor Maturin unexpectedly spot Diana and her beau?
3. Doctor Maturin advises Sophia to be more __________ with Captain Aubrey.
4. What is the name of the suitor whom Mrs. Williams has arranged for her daughter, Sophia?
5. The Polychrest ends its voyage to the French port by___________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the reason that Diana leaves Mapes Court?
2. How does Doctor Maturin continue to agonize over Diana?
3. How does Aubrey show compassion and remorse regarding his previous dealings with Sophia?
4. What makes it difficult for the Polychrest to enter the French port where the target ship is located?
5. 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?
6. What are the differences in the handling of disciplinary matters aboard the H.M.S. Lively, compared to those aboard the Polychrest?
7. 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?
8. What are some of the ways that Post Captain Aubrey shows his belief that he and members of his squadron will be able to keep any treasure that they reap from the Spanish treasure ships?
9. How do Goodridge, Parker, and Aubrey solve the Polychrest's speed and maneuverability problems?
10. How does Post Captain Aubrey manage to get the government to finance the practicing of great guns aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Captain Jack Aubrey is chased by debt collectors throughout the book, but is never caught and never pays back his debtors. Write an essay describing the elements and circumstances that he uses to remain elusive throughout, and state whether or not his debt-collector-dodging tactics diminishes his position as role model and leader.
Essay Topic 3
From cover to cover of the book, Mrs. Williams is trying to qualify suitable suitors for her beautiful daughter, Sophia. Her niece, Diana Villiers, meanwhile, is prominently courted by a trio of men from which she eventually makes a selection. Write an essay focusing on which of the women is likely to end up with a more suitable lifetime partner based on their respective techniques in selecting a suitor.
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