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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. Who cares for the Maturins' daughter?

2. Who do Jack and Stephen meet who tells Jack that he has to take the carriage to Wooton in Chapter 3?

3. Who is the First Lieutenant on the Bellona?

4. Jack Aubrey's financial problems stem from litigation due to the seizure of what?

5. Stephen inspects whose wounds from the boxing match aboard the ship in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conversation does Stephen have with Sir Blaine regarding Jack in Chapter 7?

2. What musical entertainment do the men enjoy after battle in Chapter 5? What takes Jack away?

3. When do Jack and Stephen return home in Chapter 10? How long do they stay?

4. What does Jack learn of Stephen's whereabouts after the Bellona's repairs in Chapter 7?

5. Where are Jack Aubrey and his wife when the author first reveals them in the novel? What is their financial situation like?

6. Where do Jack and Stephen go in Chapter 2 after Stephen's arrival? What is discussed of their financial problems?

7. What happens after the burglary at Sir Blaine's residence in Chapter 8? Where does Stephen go next?

8. What reprimand did Admiral Stranraer give to Jack in Chapter 4? Why does the admiral ask to speak to Stephen?

9. What does Admiral Stranraer say to Stephen regarding the inclosure policy in Chapter 4?

10. When and where does The Yellow Admiral take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the end of the war and the different options Jack and Stephen face for employment. Why does Stephen hope to take Jack to the Chileans? What comes of it?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character Stephen Maturin. How old is Maturin? How is his daughter disabled? How long has he been friends with the protagonist? What role does he serve in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of friendship in the narrative. How is this theme supported by the characters, symbolism, imagery, and actions in the narrative?

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