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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 flotilla was the H.M.S. Lively ordered to escort?
2. Which country is Doctor Maturin's destination for gathering intelligence for the Admiralty?
3. How does Diana generally treat Doctor Maturin during the time that they spend together?
4. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?
5. Who serves as Captain Aubrey's navigator as the Polychrest heads into the French port?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Maturin cope with his break with Aubrey?
2. How do the officers and crew on the H.M.S. Lively differ from the officers and crew on the Polychrest?
3. How is Captain Aubrey lauded for his actions and capture of the Fanciulla upon his return to England?
4. How is Captain Aubrey able to abort a nascent mutiny aboard the Polychrest?
5. Does Admiral Harte's criticism of Aubrey for foregoing duty over personal wealth in the encounter with the Spanish frigate seem to affect the Captain emotionally? Why or why not?
6. How do Smithers and Maturin even the score with one another?
7. How does Captain Aubrey demonstrate being a true friend to Dr. Maturin despite any differences that he and Doctor Maturin may have had in the past?
8. How do Aubrey's visits with Diana affect his friendship with Maturin?
9. What is the outcome of the prolonged engagement between the Bellone and the Polychrest?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Upon witnessing Aubrey saving a crewman from drowning, Doctor Maturin--a lifelong non-swimmer--is inspired and to learn how to swim. Based on your familiarity with the doctor's character, write an essay focusing on whether his inspiration and determination to learn how to swim is a genuine endeavor to be able to save himself and others from drowning, or whether he is more likely to be seeking the applause that he would be bound to receive in the event that he were to dive in and save lives? Support your position with examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Despite the severe hardship that Aubrey's crew has had to endure from Parker because Aubrey repeatedly makes choices placing the working sailors directly in the line of fire of his tyrannical first lieutenant, they remain loyal to Aubrey. Detail the instances in which Aubrey makes decisions that result in the crew's exposure to abuse by Parker. Is the crew is correct in remaining silent, or should they be more assertive and make their sentiments known to their captain.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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