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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. Una and Giles talk about climbing the ____.
2. What name does Una use when posing as a cabin boy?
3. What is the name of the wife of the captain of the Alba Albatross?
4. What is the name of Ahab's ship?
5. Which of the following proposes to Una?
Short Essay Questions
1. Una decides to dress up as a cabin boy so that she can go out to sea with Kit and Giles. Examine Una's plan. Who does Una meet on the ship?
2. Explain the relationship between Giles and Chester. Who makes the arrangements? How does Una use the arrangement to her advantage?
3. Explain some of the issues faced by the Sussex in the storms.
4. Describe the scene in which Una meets Rebekkah Swain.
5. Discuss Aunt Agatha's influence on Una regarding pacifism and women's rights.
6. Examine the scene in which Una becomes temporarily blinded.
7. Una spends a great deal of time with Chester. Examine the friendship between Una and Chester. Also examine some of Una's activities on board the Sussex.
8. Una begins to think about the return to Nantucket. What are some of the things Una thinks about regarding her future on the island?
9. Nantucket is an island that often depends on outside sources in order to function as an independent town/region. Explain how the area functions with limited supplies and resources.
10. In chapter seventy-three, it becomes clear to Una that Kit is not going to improve. Discuss some of Kit's actions. What is Una's reaction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Foreshadowing is used in many places throughout the book. Cite at least three examples of foreshadowing, their purpose and effectiveness. Where else might foreshadowing work in the story?
Essay Topic 2
Write your own seafaring tale based on "Ahab's Wife, or, the Star-gazer: A Novel" by Sena Jeter Naslund. Use Una or Ahab as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.
Essay Topic 3
Captain Ahab has an interesting relationship with the owners of the Pequod. The men seem to respect one another although there are times when they are in competition. Discuss how the mutual admiration benefits their working relationship. Explore how Ahab's skill and style of leadership has helped to make him a success. What is Ahab's background and how does it compare to the backgrounds of the other captains?
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