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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of a full crew is Captain Aubrey missing with only thirty-three crewmen aboard the Polychrest?
(a) One fourth.
(b) One-third.
(c) One fifth.
(d) One-half.

2. What entity does Post Captain Aubrey want to be responsible for replenishing any gun powder and shot used aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Richard Canning.
(b) Supporters of the War.
(c) The French government.
(d) The British government.

3. Who shares an interest in obscure scientific theories with Doctor Maturin?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Canning.
(c) Dundas.
(d) Goodridge.

4. Who is inspired to learn to swim after Aubrey's heroic rescue?
(a) Heinrich.
(b) Pullins.
(c) McDonald.
(d) Maturin.

5. Unlike Post Captain Aubrey, what was the previous Captain of the H.M.S. Lively lax in doing?
(a) Exercising great guns drills.
(b) Keeping in constant communication with the Admiralty.
(c) Examining the vessel for safety hazards.
(d) Commending crew members when they had proven themselves worthy of commendation.

6. Upon her departure from Mapes Court, what relative with mental deficiencies does Diana Villiers stay with?
(a) Brother.
(b) Father.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Uncle.

7. Following his meeting with Lord Melville, Aubrey goes back to his hotel, sleeps and then goes for a walk. What type of facility does he wind up visiting?
(a) A market.
(b) A cathedral.
(c) A school.
(d) A millinery.

8. What is the reason that First Lieutenant Parker is disliked by the crew of the Polychrest?
(a) His greediness.
(b) His lack of personal hygiene.
(c) The harsh manner in which he mistreats the working sailors.
(d) His vanity.

9. Who is Doctor Maturin in love with throughout Post Captain?
(a) Alexa Cambridge.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Lady Keith.
(d) Sophia Williams.

10. What does Maturin discover upon arriving at Diana's cousin's house?
(a) The house has been shut .
(b) The house is occupied by a widow with four children.
(c) Diana is no longer staying there.
(d) The house has been condemned.

11. Which country is Doctor Maturin's destination for gathering intelligence for the Admiralty?
(a) Spain.
(b) Austria.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

12. In retrospect, whose promotion does Post Captain Aubrey support while simultaneously slighting the crew of the Polychrest?.
(a) Canning.
(b) Goodridge.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Parker.

13. Whose perfume does Maturin smell on Aubrey upon the latter's return to the Polychrest?
(a) Sophia's.
(b) Sarah's.
(c) Eleanor's.
(d) Diana's.

14. Who is the first person with whom Aubrey shares the good news about being made Post Captain?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Goodridge.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Pullings.

15. Who escorts Sophia and Cecelia Williams to the H.M.S. Lively where they request transportation?
(a) Admiral Winters.
(b) Captain Wentworth.
(c) Captain Robards.
(d) Admiral Haddock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is about the only person who remains on friendly terms with Maturin following the Doctor's fierce argument with Aubrey over Diana?

2. Which ship is Post Captain Aubrey given temporary command of along with his new position?

3. What occurs between Captain Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin as they leave the French port and head back to England?

4. Who does Post Captain Aubrey invite to dinner following the capture of the two Spanish treasure ships?

5. What does Aubrey forgo in favor of professional duty?.

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