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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. What is the name of the heavy but slow brig that chases the Lord Nelson?
(a) H.M.S. Seahawk.
(b) H.M.S. Flynn.
(c) H.M.S. Elliott.
(d) H.M.S. Seagull.

2. What two sailors who had previously sailed with Aubrey sign up to crew the Polychrest?
(a) Barrett Bonden and Joseph Plaice.
(b) Aaron Jacks and Gabriel Gentry.
(c) Mark Hampton and Flynn Prescott.
(d) Spencer Truitt and Martin Friar.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mapes Court located in relation to the gentleman's residence that Captain Aubrey has rented?

2. Which character is dressed in a "resplendent" manner at the formal ball?

3. Who announces a forthcoming formal ball in Chapter 2?

4. What has Captain Aubrey done that has resulted in ill feelings between him and Admiral Harte?

5. Who sends a letter to Aubrey upon leaving England expressing her continued affection and good intentions despite her mother's interference?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the eligible bachelors from Polcary Downs socialize with the eligible women next door at Mapes Court?

3. How does Doctor Maturin's unrequited love for Diana affect him?

4. How do Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin lend their support to England in its war against France?

5. What Admiralty-related issues serve to further convince the Captain to leave England?

6. Why does Captain Aubrey feel compelled to warn Doctor Maturin about the highwaymen?

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

8. What does the admiral visiting Mapes Court tell Mrs. Williams about Captain Jack Aubrey?

9. What events act as catalysts to drive Captain Aubrey away from England and toward France?

10. What do Aubrey and Maturin agree about in relation to the behavior of First Lieutenant Parker?

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