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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Jack be stationed surveying and charting the coasts on his new ship in Chapter 10?

2. Under whom will Jack resume patrolling at the inshore squadron in Chapter 7?

3. Stephen tells Sir Blaine in Chapter 7 that he thinks that there should be more emphasis on attack and defense _____ in the fight against slavery?

4. Sophie expresses in her letter in Chapter 6 that she plans on moving where with the children?

5. Where does Diana find a house for Sophie's mother to live in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting in The Yellow Admiral as Jack and Stephen head to sea. How is the imagery of the sea and ships different than O'Brien's depictions of London and Dorset?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the death of Geoghegan in Chapter 5. What symbolism and imagery is used in this depiction? How does Geoghegan's death reflect the themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the actions of Sophie and Diana in Chapter 3. Why do the women choose to not notify Jack immediately of his orders? Whose idea is it to hide the orders? What result may these actions cause?

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