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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Diana's family be labeled on a socio-economic basis?

2. What type of relationship is shared between Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin?

3. In Chapter 1, what country does Diana Villiers leave in order to return to England?

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

5. Richard Canning is a Jew, a powerful businessman, and incredibly __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of experiences has Diana Villiers had in contrast to those of her cousins, the Williams sisters?

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

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

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

5. What has French military leader and politician Napoleon Bonaparte ordered in relation to England and her countrymen?

6. What makes Captain Griffiths waver in his determination to press home an attack against the French frigate that the Charwell has been chasing throughout the night?

7. What are some of the instances in which Aubrey openly tries to avoid debt collectors in Chapter 6?

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

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

10. What does Aubrey learn about upon regaining consciousness after the battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aboard the Polychrest, the ship master, Goodridge, can be labeled as gregarious and likable, while First Lieutenant Parker can be deemed tyrannical and unapproachable. Compare and contrast both officers. Explain which one can be a better leader and why.

Essay Topic 2

Two love triangles take form, become apparent, and last throughout the book. Write an essay detailing examples comprising their competition. Opine who, if anyone, is likely to win at the game of love and explain why.

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Williams is constantly measuring the financial worthiness of prospective suitors for the hand of her daughter, Sophia. In contrast, Sophia is constantly measuring the level of genuine devotion and affection that Captain Aubrey harbors toward her. Whose relationship philosophy is best illustrated in the union that takes place between Aubrey and Sophia? Is it that of Mrs. Williams, or of Sophia? Support your position with examples from the text.

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