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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?
(a) 100 pounds.
(b) 20 pounds.
(c) 15 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

2. Why does Captain Aubrey decline Diana Villier's invitation to meet on the day following Lady Keith's dinner party?
(a) He does not want to be seen in public with her.
(b) He is in love with Cecilia and does not want to hurt her feelings.
(c) He is afraid of being arrested for debt.
(d) The Admiralty has ordered him to leave the country on that same date.

3. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?
(a) Ireland.
(b) India.
(c) Brazil.
(d) United States.

4. What official at the Admiralty does Captain Aubrey meet with to discuss obtaining a sea command?
(a) Sir Joseph.
(b) Captain Parker.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Lord Melville.

5. As Chapter 1 opens, Captain Jack Aubrey holds what naval position?
(a) Master and commander.
(b) Sailor.
(c) First lieutenant.
(d) Post captain.

6. Who owns a personal estate just across the border in Spain?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophia Williams.
(c) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Doctor Stephen Maturin.

7. What type of makeshift facility does Captain Aubrey's new sea command accommodate?
(a) Gun platform.
(b) Floating market.
(c) Cargo carrier.
(d) Public infirmary.

8. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?
(a) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

9. Who does Mrs. Williams declare to be a perfect match for Captain Aubrey?
(a) Her daughter, Sophia.
(b) Her daughter, Frances.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her niece, Victoria

10. In Chapter 2, which character begins to subtly court Captain Jack Aubrey?
(a) Frances Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Cecelia Williams.

11. Where is the gentleman's residence that Captain Jack Aubrey rents located?
(a) Polcary Down.
(b) Meredith Down.
(c) Victoria Down.
(d) Lampkin Place.

12. What does Scriven teach Captain Aubrey to do?
(a) Train a bear.
(b) Avoid debtors' prison.
(c) Escape from Sophia.
(d) Write an essay.

13. What does Adam Scriven try to do to Aubrey while the Captain is out walking around town one night?
(a) He tries to entertain him.
(b) He tries to ridicule him.
(c) He tries to rob him.
(d) He tries to meet him.

14. What is the name of the Indiaman that Aubrey and Maturin board in Gibraltar?
(a) The Othello.
(b) The Carrington.
(c) Lord Nelson.
(d) King of the Sea.

15. Who hosts a dinner party at which Captain Aubrey is pursued for arrest?
(a) The Waite Family.
(b) The Pullings Family.
(c) Lady Knowles.
(d) Clarice Brennan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Captain Aubrey's old friend who is captain of The Franchise?

2. Where do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin flee to from England?.

3. What language does Doctor Maturin use to write scientific observations in his diary?

4. Following the war, what becomes Captain Aubrey's employment status as he is cast ashore in England?

5. What is the primary development in Chapter 4?

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