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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. Which of the following words/phrases did Jack NOT think describing Maturin during the concert?

2. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?

3. How many commands did Captain Jack have before this story was written?

4. Who calls out when land is spotted aboard the Sophie?

5. Who did Jack call out and challenge to a duel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes Jack's behavior at the party thrown by the Hartes and how does it change?

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

3. What blunder did Jack tell Stephen he made with regards to Dillon?

4. What does the author write which indicates how Jack feels about the Sophie upon his first sight of the ship?

5. There were specific problems which Jack had with his ship. With what were the problems and what was the problem?

6. How and why does Stephen defend Aubrey to Dillon?

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

8. What specific actions does the author describe which allow the reader to deduce that Jack Aubrey is enjoying the concert?

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

10. What initial reaction does the Admiral have when he sees Jack kissing Queenie and how did this reaction change?

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 the antics of Stephen and the French Doctor Ramis. Do you believe this was an important relationship in the novel? 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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