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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 does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?
2. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
3. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?
4. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?
5. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
Short Essay Questions
1. What set of circumstance allows Aubrey and some of his crew easy access to the French controlled Port Mahon?
2. What negative influences have an impact on Jack Aubrey's career?
3. During the meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, why is Sir Joseph Blain worried about the First Lord's mention of Dr. Stephen Maturin?
4. Why is the whereabouts of the French officer Dutourd a potential problem?
5. What special advantage is there in Aubrey's capturing of the French gunboat?
6. During the inspection, under Aubrey's command, what type of state does he want the vessel to be under?
7. How does Jack Aubrey come to command the H.M.S. Lively?
8. Why do Bonden and Killick stay with Stephen when they all return to England in chapter four?
9. What are the features of port blockade for Aubrey's command ship?
10. What details does Aubrey omit from his letter to Sophie about the land raid he and the crew perform while headed for Minorca?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
From the people who talk about or to Canning of the East India Company, what impression do you get of the status of Jews in that society? Consider in particular Marine Captain Etherege's comments and advice to Maturin.
Essay Topic 2
At times, the sea represents peace, particularly to Jack Aubrey. At other times in the novel, the sea causes death. Trace how the author uses the sea throughout the novel. Consider what the sea has to offer the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise. What does the sea offer to Aubrey in both challenges and opportunities? How does the sea affect the lives of the women in the novel? Do you think Aubrey will ever leave the sea for the cottage in his daydreams?
Essay Topic 3
A long voyage could be compared to a person's life. The voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise is months long and filled with adventure as well as some tedium. How does the voyage with its unsuccessful mission represent Aubrey's life?
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