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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 does Stephen warn of as a deadly danger from a lack of ventilation?

2. Where were the Norwegians hiding?

3. What occupation does Mr. Florey practice?

4. Who shows Stephen around the ship?

5. What does Mr. Dillon read to the men at breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why don't Maturin and Dillon tell everyone that they know each other?

2. Prior to the strange death of Henry Gouges, what caused the sailors of the Sophie to show off a remarkable bit of seamanship?

3. What does Mowett say as he is guiding Stephen down from the top of the ship?

4. What surprise faced Jack when he went to face the Admiral and what was special about this surprise?

5. What secret information was included in the packet of information Captain Harte sent to Jack?

6. What transportation does Jack utilize to approach his new ship?

7. Describe where the opening scene of this novel takes place and be sure to include descriptions of the actions occurring as well as the setting.

8. What does Jack threaten Stephen with when they disagree about helping the plague ship?

9. What did Dillon come to Jack's quarters to discuss which might cause problems with the sailing?

10. Describe Jack's personal view of the flogging he does to his crew.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Stephen rationalize the things he sees while aboard the Sophie? Do you think this is a valid method? Do you think he should have taken different actions? If so what actions should he have taken?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Stephen overcomes the spiritual emptiness of a world totally and exclusively dedicated to the values and mission of the British Navy. Do you think this is a good method? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate the statement that Jack is a character with some ignorance and prejudice, but also has a willingness to grow. Support your evaluation with information from the text. Would anyone reading the text agree with your supposition?

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