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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 dots the scenery along the French coast?
2. What does Post Captain Aubrey cause the crew aboard the H.M.S. Lively to exercise?
3. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?
4. At the end of Chapter 9, which ship runs aground?
5. What is Polychrest's condition as Captain Aubrey and his crew leave the French port and head toward the open sea?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Maturin attempt to camouflage his trip to Spain with a trip to Ireland?
2. How do Goodridge, Parker, and Aubrey solve the Polychrest's speed and maneuverability problems?
3. What is Doctor Maturin's motive in encouraging Sophia to be more forward with Captain Aubrey?
4. How is Captain Aubrey able to abort a nascent mutiny aboard the Polychrest?
5. 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?
6. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?
7. How does Post Captain Aubrey manage to get the government to finance the practicing of great guns aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
8. How do the officers and crew on the H.M.S. Lively differ from the officers and crew on the Polychrest?
9. How is Captain Aubrey lauded for his actions and capture of the Fanciulla upon his return to England?
10. What is the Polychrest's ultimate fate?
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
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 3
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.
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