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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. Who shares an interest in obscure scientific theories with Doctor Maturin?
2. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?
3. Who censures Captain Aubrey for allegedly being too punctilious?
4. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?
5. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Post Captain Aubrey manage to get the government to finance the practicing of great guns aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
2. 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?
3. How do Aubrey and Maturin differ on their opinions about the usefulness and feasibility of having bees on board the H.M.S. Lively?
4. How does the Aubrey display his happiness in being promoted to Post Captain?
5. How do the officers and crew on the H.M.S. Lively differ from the officers and crew on the Polychrest?
6. 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?
7. What is the Polychrest's ultimate fate?
8. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?
9. 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?
10. What is the reason that Diana leaves Mapes Court?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
The novel shifts between periods of war and peace. Write an essay focusing on whether you feel that peace or war is more prevalent throughout Post Captain.
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