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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. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?
2. What happened to the Charlotte?
3. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?
4. What did the Moorish cat ship hit first when they fired upon the Sophia?
5. When is Stephen told he will meet Mr. Dillon?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Jack know that the Moors had called for surrender?
2. Prior to the strange death of Henry Gouges, what caused the sailors of the Sophie to show off a remarkable bit of seamanship?
3. Describe where the opening scene of this novel takes place and be sure to include descriptions of the actions occurring as well as the setting.
4. Describe the sky which Jack viewed as he looked to the West and its importance to the story.
5. What changes Jack's behavior at the party thrown by the Hartes and how does it change?
6. Why do Stephen, Dillon, and the captain of the French ship share cake?
7. What surprise faced Jack when he went to face the Admiral and what was special about this surprise?
8. What quashed any hope of prize money for the surrender of the Moors?
9. What did Dillon come to Jack's quarters to discuss which might cause problems with the sailing?
10. What two factors cause the French ship, The Citoyen Durand, to surrender?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the antics of Stephen and the French Doctor Ramis. Do you believe this was an important relationship in the novel? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Describe why a doctor such as Stephen would be in poverty. Do you believe Stephen, who seems well educated, should be in poverty as he is? Do you think Jack is phased by Stephen's poverty?
Essay Topic 3
Describe in detail the relationship between Dillon and Aubrey. How did this relationship affect Jack's ability to be captain? Do you think the Dillon was right in his views and beliefs? Do you think Jack's view's were justified? Why or why not?
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