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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. In Chapter 9, which of the ships listed below is involved in a fierce naval engagement with the Polychrest?
2. At the end of Chapter 9, which ship runs aground?
3. Which country is Doctor Maturin's destination for gathering intelligence for the Admiralty?
4. Which ship is Post Captain Aubrey given temporary command of along with his new position?
5. What is the name of the Spanish ship that literally explodes into fragments toward the end of Post Captain?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How do Captain Aubrey and his crew manage to free the Polychrest after it runs aground?
3. What is the reason that Diana leaves Mapes Court?
4. How do Goodridge, Parker, and Aubrey solve the Polychrest's speed and maneuverability problems?
5. How is Captain Aubrey able to abort a nascent mutiny aboard the Polychrest?
6. What is the Polychrest's ultimate fate?
7. How does Aubrey show compassion and remorse regarding his previous dealings with Sophia?
8. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?
9. In what way could Captain Aubrey benefit by pursuing personal gain over duty while in command of the Polychrest?
10. How do Aubrey and Maturin differ on their opinions about the usefulness and feasibility of having bees on board the H.M.S. Lively?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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