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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. What becomes of Mr. Nicolls in chapter five?
2. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
3. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?
4. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
5. Who is Fanshaw?
Short Essay Questions
1. What set of circumstance allows Aubrey and some of his crew easy access to the French controlled Port Mahon?
2. What does Maturin think of the possible consequences of the First Lord's mention of the doctor's name during a meeting?
3. 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?
4. What are the features of port blockade for Aubrey's command ship?
5. Describe the encounter between Aubrey's crew members and the French guard detail at the prison.
6. How does Maturin react to the prospect of collecting biological specimens?
7. During Aubrey's problems in chapter four, how does the relationship between Mrs. Williams and Sophie fare?
8. What special advantage is there in Aubrey's capturing of the French gunboat?
9. Why do Bonden and Killick stay with Stephen when they all return to England in chapter four?
10. Why does Maturin discuss Captain Jack Aubrey with Sophie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Stephen Maturin does not have official status aboard the H.M.S. Surprise. Although he serves as the ship's physician, Maturin is not a naval officer. How then does he relate to the crew? How does he treat the men, and what do they think of him?
Essay Topic 2
Both Stephen Maturin and Jack Aubrey assert control of their destinies. Maturin has the advantage of fortune, but Aubrey's heroism gains him position as well. What about the two major female characters? Do Sophia and Diana have control over their own fates? How does each woman assert herself?
Essay Topic 3
Political influence, then as now, often gets things done. Describe how political influence is used in the novel by both Maturin and Sir Joseph.
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