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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, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?

2. Unlike Post Captain Aubrey, what was the previous Captain of the H.M.S. Lively lax in doing?

3. What area of the H.M.S. Lively does Doctor Maturin tour?

4. What subject do Post Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin briefly discuss while on board the H.M.S. Lively?

5. What type of object is the French corvette?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Smithers and Maturin even the score with one another?

2. How does the Aubrey display his happiness in being promoted to Post Captain?

3. What makes it difficult for the Polychrest to enter the French port where the target ship is located?

4. 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?

5. How do Aubrey's visits with Diana affect his friendship with Maturin?

6. 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?

7. What is Doctor Maturin's motive in encouraging Sophia to be more forward with Captain Aubrey?

8. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?

9. Why does Maturin attempt to camouflage his trip to Spain with a trip to Ireland?

10. How does Maturin cope with his break with Aubrey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, the friendship between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin survives despite Aubrey having to tolerate some of Maturin's idiosyncrasies. The captain also enjoys pleasant and quality time with Maturin. Write an essay comparing the amount of pleasant and quality time that the captain spends with the doctor with the amount of time that he spends exercising tolerance toward the doctor's antics. Opine whether or not maintaining the friendship is beneficial to the captain. Support your position with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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