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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey wrap the sinking hull with?

2. What is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?

3. What kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?

4. Why does Graham think negotiations in the Ionian Region should be extensive?

5. What does Thornton tell captains in the blockade to do once the French have broken through?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What caused Thornton to retire, and what were the reactions to this decision?

Essay Topic 2

Why was the inclusion of the theme of loneliness so ironic for this book, and what came of the loneliness felt by the main characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

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