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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. From the discussions between McAdam and Maturin what does the word palliative means?
2. What did Clonfert finally decide to do?
3. To where does Aubrey move his flag?
4. At what is Aubrey furious at their destination?
5. How does Maturin feel about McAdam's alcoholism?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chapters 7 and 8 see Aubrey's command fall from the pinnacle of early success to the nearly catastrophic as unrestrained personal egos lead British forces to constant defeat. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think Aubrey tolerates his fleet taking so much independent action? Do you think he has a choice?
2. One of the traits of a good leader is to not over lead, yet offer enough leadership for the success of the mission. Analyze one battle from with this idea in mind and decide if Aubrey is a good leader.
3. What other traits of a good leader does Aubrey demonstrate?
4. Are there any leadership traits that Aubrey seems to lack? What are they?
Essay Topic 2
Maturin insists that the local citizens are not harmed during the conquest of La Reunion. Discuss one of the following:
1. How often do you think "innocent" civilians are killed during a war or conflict?
2. Is it immoral to harm non-combatants during a conflict? What if those non-combatants support their government's policies about the war/conflict?
3. In WWII, the US government targeted two cities in Japan with atomic bombs. The targets were not military targets and the intent was to kill as many people as possible, no matter their age, sex, or status. Is this an acceptable way to end a war?
Essay Topic 3
Readers learn that Aubrey's ship surgeon is heavily addicted to opium. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think the use of opium is not regulated as it is today?
2. Do you think it is a more or less enlightened society that regulates personal drug use? Explain.
3. Do you think the execution of Maturin's duties are compromised by his frequent use of opium? Why or why not? Give examples from the text.
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