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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. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?
2. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
3. What gift does Maturin make to Dil?
4. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
5. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Maturin's meeting with Canning awkward?
2. Why might Pullings be disappointed with the actions of Mr. Hervey's uncle while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
3. How do you describe Stanhope and his entourage from the stand point of the H.M.S. Surprise crew?
4. By the time the H.M.S. Surprise reaches Bombay, what is the condition of the ship and the crew and passengers?
5. How are Aubrey and Maturin's lives complicated by women in chapter seven?
6. What is Maturin's reaction to Dil's death?
7. How are the officers of the H.M.S. Surprise treated by the China fleet?
8. How effective is Maturin's solution for Stanhope's health after the convulsing?
9. What do his interactions with Dil and Diana in chapter seven suggest about Maturin's view of his role with women?
10. How do Aubrey and Stourton differ in their approaches to leadership on the ship?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
As the two major characters in H.M.S. Surprise, are Stephen Maturin and Jack Aubrey foils for one another? Does each man stand out because the other is available for comparison?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the two vessels Jack Aubrey commands in the novel. Consider crews, assigned missions, Aubrey's comfort level, descriptions of the actual ships, and any other factor that is present in both. Conclude which is the better vessel over all for Aubrey's career advancement and why.
Essay Topic 3
How do letters advance the plot of the novel? Think about letters written by any of the major characters. What kind of information does the author give the reader through letters? Are the letters an effective means of moving the plot?
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