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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. Among some rock formations, what does Nemo allow Aronnax to do?

2. What happens to save the life of Aronnax?

3. What does Aronnax have trouble with as he tries to write about the battle with the squid?

4. What does Ned give Aronnax in the event he needs to commit suicide?

5. What does Nemo say when he finds what he is looking for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Tell something about Nemo's egotistical action when he locates the South Pole.

2. What prevents the men from escaping in the Mediterranean?

3. Mention Aronnax's problem just before the Nautilus clears the surface.

4. What is the conversation between Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned out on the platform?

5. Explain the attitude of the three prisoners after the South Pole visit.

6. Relate the dire prediction Nemo makes as a worst case scenario when they are stuck under the ice.

7. What does Nemo tell Aronnax about the sunken ship he has come to see?

8. What is it that Aronnax sees by the red glow of an underwater volcano?

9. Briefly describe the beginning of the battle with the giant squid.

10. When the Nautilus gets stuck in the Great Ice Barrier, how do Aronnax and Nemo see things differently?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on character development in a novel. Include which of the characters appear to be one-dimensional and which characters are drawn with more detail. Mention the reason that some characters receive more attention than others.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the effects of being caged on both animals and humans. In your essay refer to caging wild animals in zoos and confining men in prisoner of war camps.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on Captain Nemo as a villain. In the essay point out that even a villain has redeeming qualities and be specific about Captain Nemo's good points. On the other hand, discuss his vengeful nature and putting himself above moral and legal restrictions.

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