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

2. Which word below is synonymous with punctilious?
(a) Meticulous.
(b) Tolerant.
(c) Predictable.
(d) Flippant..

3. What does Post Captain Aubrey cause the crew aboard the H.M.S. Lively to exercise?
(a) Firefighting evacuation drill.
(b) Sail hoisting drill.
(c) Great guns drill.
(d) Man overboard drill.

4. In Chapter 9, what improvement is Captain Aubrey pleased about in relation to the Polychrest's new rigging?
(a) Speed.
(b) Maneuverability.
(c) Design.
(d) Visibility

5. What ship has Parker been assigned to captain?
(a) Bellone.
(b) S.S. Seagull.
(c) Fanciulla.
(d) Remington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Admiralty order the Polychrest to do upon reaching a particular French port?

2. What subject do Post Captain Aubrey and Doctor Maturin briefly discuss while on board the H.M.S. Lively?

3. Who serves as Captain Aubrey's navigator as the Polychrest heads into the French port?

4. What body part does Macdonald lose during the naval engagement ?

5. At the time that Captain Aubrey is informed about the mutiny that may be pending, how many days is the Polychrest away from reaching the French port that is its destination?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Goodridge, Parker, and Aubrey solve the Polychrest's speed and maneuverability problems?

2. What makes it difficult for the Polychrest to enter the French port where the target ship is located?

3. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?

4. What is the Polychrest's ultimate fate?

5. How do Aubrey's visits with Diana affect his friendship with Maturin?

6. Since Captain Aubrey is able to reach a romantic understanding with Sophia during their trip aboard the H.M.S. Lively, is it feasible for the Captain to continue trying to attain wealth to gain approval from Mrs. Williams?

7. What are some of the ways that Post Captain Aubrey shows his belief that he and members of his squadron will be able to keep any treasure that they reap from the Spanish treasure ships?

8. How do Captain Aubrey and his crew manage to free the Polychrest after it runs aground?

9. How does Aubrey show compassion and remorse regarding his previous dealings with Sophia?

10. How do Smithers and Maturin even the score with one another?

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