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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. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?
2. In Bombay, does Maturin's logic convince Aubrey that he should not worry about Sophie's impressions?
3. What ideas does Aubrey take from his time with the China fleet?
4. Who acts as Maturin's second?
5. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
Short Essay Questions
1. By the time the H.M.S. Surprise reaches Bombay, what is the condition of the ship and the crew and passengers?
2. How effective is Maturin's solution for Stanhope's health after the convulsing?
3. How are the officers of the H.M.S. Surprise treated by the China fleet?
4. What details about Diana's life in chapter seven suggest her morality might be questionable?
5. Why is Babbinton's promotion only considered an acting appointment?
6. Why does Aubrey call together the captains when the H.M.S. Surprise returns to the China fleet?
7. Why does Commodore temper his excitement after the sea victory?
8. What are Aubrey's thoughts on the physical distance between him and Linois with the French Armada?
9. Why does Maturin's desired outcome for Canning not come to pass?
10. Is there any point in the long voyage when the people on board are in grave danger?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Maturin throws naval terms about, but really has little knowledge of the sea and sailing vessels. Aubrey is a man at home on the water, but he faints at a surgical procedure. Why are these two men such devoted friends to each other? What does each give and receive in the relationship?
Essay Topic 2
How does the author use symbolism in the novel? How do the symbols contribute to the book?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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