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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. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
2. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?
3. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?
4. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
5. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sophie Williams think of Maturin's approach to wooing Diana Villiers?
2. During the meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, why is Sir Joseph Blain worried about the First Lord's mention of Dr. Stephen Maturin?
3. Why do Bonden and Killick stay with Stephen when they all return to England in chapter four?
4. How does Jack Aubrey come to command the H.M.S. Lively?
5. Why is Nicolls almost inconsolable?
6. If the sea can represent peace to someone like Aubrey, how are the results of the terrible storm ironic?
7. Does Maturin have any experience in counseling?
8. Describe Dr. Stephen Maturin's relationship with Sophie Williams.
9. What are the features of port blockade for Aubrey's command ship?
10. How does Aubrey learn he is to break station and sail to Minorca?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At times, the sea represents peace, particularly to Jack Aubrey. At other times in the novel, the sea causes death. Trace how the author uses the sea throughout the novel. Consider what the sea has to offer the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise. What does the sea offer to Aubrey in both challenges and opportunities? How does the sea affect the lives of the women in the novel? Do you think Aubrey will ever leave the sea for the cottage in his daydreams?
Essay Topic 2
A long voyage could be compared to a person's life. The voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise is months long and filled with adventure as well as some tedium. How does the voyage with its unsuccessful mission represent Aubrey's life?
Essay Topic 3
From the people who talk about or to Canning of the East India Company, what impression do you get of the status of Jews in that society? Consider in particular Marine Captain Etherege's comments and advice to Maturin.
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