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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. What does Doctor Maturin win from Smithers?
2. Who is Doctor Maturin in love with throughout Post Captain?
3. Aubrey's sea command transports an officer's ______________ on one voyage.
4. Which navy used the archaic term Post Captain to distinguish an actual rank from an acting position?
5. What is Polychrest's condition as Captain Aubrey and his crew leave the French port and head toward the open sea?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?
2. What is the reason that Diana leaves Mapes Court?
3. What are the differences in the handling of disciplinary matters aboard the H.M.S. Lively, compared to those aboard the Polychrest?
4. How does Doctor Maturin continue to agonize over Diana?
5. How is Captain Aubrey able to abort a nascent mutiny aboard the Polychrest?
6. How is Captain Aubrey lauded for his actions and capture of the Fanciulla upon his return to England?
7. How does Aubrey show compassion and remorse regarding his previous dealings with Sophia?
8. 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?
9. In what way could Captain Aubrey benefit by pursuing personal gain over duty while in command of the Polychrest?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
From cover to cover of the book, Mrs. Williams is trying to qualify suitable suitors for her beautiful daughter, Sophia. Her niece, Diana Villiers, meanwhile, is prominently courted by a trio of men from which she eventually makes a selection. Write an essay focusing on which of the women is likely to end up with a more suitable lifetime partner based on their respective techniques in selecting a suitor.
Essay Topic 2
A common thread throughout Post Captain is the emotional distress inflicted by Diana upon Doctor Maturin. Midway through the book, Matutrin states that he deplores the mistreatment of men, after having witnessed the abusive treatment of the Polychrest crew by Lieutenant Parker. Write an essay focusing on the irony in Maturin's statement concerning his abhorrence toward the mistreatment of men. Examine the validity of his statement in relation to his actions that repeatedly place him in the presence of Diana and result in emotional pain.
Essay Topic 3
Captain Aubrey flees arrest from both debt collectors and Napoleon Bonaparte. Compare the measures that Aubrey takes in both instances to preserve his freedom. Which measures appear more drastic than the others and why?
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