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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. While ashore, what type of pay do naval officers like Aubrey receive?
(a) No pay.
(b) Half-pay.
(c) Full pay.
(d) Time and a half pay.

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

3. What language does Maturin use to enter his personal observations in his diary?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Catalan.
(d) Dutch.

4. What does Dr. Maturin depend on to handle his deep depression brought about by his rejection by Diana?
(a) Aspirin.
(b) Honey.
(c) Opium.
(d) Liquor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of musical performances are presented at the series of social gatherings attended by Mrs. Williams, her daughters, her niece, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin?

2. Why does Captain Aubrey decline Diana Villier's invitation to meet on the day following Lady Keith's dinner party?

3. What historical ship could the Polychrest's design be partially based on?

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

5. How many casualties does the Lord Nelson endure upon its capture by the Bellone?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How is Pullings instrumental in helping Captain Aubrey recruit crew members for the Polychrest?

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

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

10. How does Adam Scriven help Aubrey cope with his fear of being confined to debtor's prison?

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