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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 does the shooting up of insignificant French holdings along the coast qualify the action to be labeled?
2. Upon the capture of the Spanish treasure ships, what part of Aubrey's life does Aubrey consider to be over?
3. Which country is Doctor Maturin's destination for gathering intelligence for the Admiralty?
4. What area of the H.M.S. Lively does Doctor Maturin tour?
5. What is the name of the Spanish ship that literally explodes into fragments toward the end of Post Captain?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How does Maturin cope with his break with Aubrey?
3. How does the Aubrey display his happiness in being promoted to Post Captain?
4. How do Aubrey and Maturin differ on their opinions about the usefulness and feasibility of having bees on board the H.M.S. Lively?
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. 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 Post Captain Aubrey manage to get the government to finance the practicing of great guns aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
8. How do Goodridge, Parker, and Aubrey solve the Polychrest's speed and maneuverability problems?
9. 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?
10. How is Captain Aubrey lauded for his actions and capture of the Fanciulla upon his return to England?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mrs. Williams is constantly measuring the financial worthiness of prospective suitors for the hand of her daughter, Sophia. In contrast, Sophia is constantly measuring the level of genuine devotion and affection that Captain Aubrey harbors toward her. Whose relationship philosophy is best illustrated in the union that takes place between Aubrey and Sophia? Is it that of Mrs. Williams, or of Sophia? Support your position with examples from the text.
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 dramatic change takes place in Aubrey's lifestyle and environment upon his promotion to post captain and being given command of the H.M.S. Lively. Compare Aubrey's lifestyle and environment as a captain with that of post captain.
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