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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?
(a) The H.M.S. Lexington.
(b) The H.M.S. Bledsoe.
(c) The H.M.S. Cavalcade.
(d) The H.M.S. Project.

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

4. What position is held by MacDonald aboard the Polychrest?
(a) Marine captain.
(b) Chief navigator.
(c) Second lieutenant.
(d) Head boatswain.

5. What type of career path has Adam Scrivens failed to attain?
(a) Blacksmithing.
(b) Banking.
(c) Writing
(d) Farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Captain Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by the British?

2. How many pounds of body weight does Captain Aubrey lose during the arduous journey across France on foot?

3. Richard Canning is a merchant from ______________.

4. What other ship's traits are also featured on the Polychrest?

5. What type of makeshift facility does Captain Aubrey's new sea command accommodate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of discomfort does Maturin have to endure while walking to Spain with Aubrey?

2. How are Bellone's men able to board the Indiaman Lord Nelson during the naval engagement?

3. What taints the celebratory supper hosted by Tom Pullings family?

4. How do Aubrey and Maturin aid the sparsely-crewed Indiaman Lord Nelson?

5. How do Sophia and Diana defy their respective personality traits and demeanors in their pursuit of Captain Aubrey?

6. How do Aubrey and Maturin react to one another's romantic interest in Diana?

7. How do Diana and Sophia differ in demeanor and personality?

8. What prevents Captain Aubrey from returning to the Admiralty in time for assignment to a prime sea command?

9. What do Aubrey and Maturin engage in with their host, French Captain Christy-Palliere during their first few days in Toulon?

10. Why does Aubrey want the Indiaman Lord Nelson captured by vessels such as an English cutter or the H.M.S. Seagull?

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