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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. Where is Dillon asked to take the French sloop that was captured?

2. What kind of ship does the Sophie come across after the storm?

3. What does Mr. Ricketts teach a rudimentary course in what subject to Jack?

4. For which of the following did Dillon earn notoriety?

5. About how far do the cannon balls fire across the ocean when fired?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What amazed Stephen while the crew was practicing beat to quarters?

3. To what is Stephen's sense of duty linked and how is this reflected by his chosen profession?

4. What quashed any hope of prize money for the surrender of the Moors?

5. What did Maturin say to Jack on their first encounter?

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

7. Describe the sky which Jack viewed as he looked to the West and its importance to the story.

8. Why does Jack decide to proceed the pursuance of the vessel in silence?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Describe Jack's fate throughout the novel. What does he covet? Do you think Jack deserves what happens to him throughout the novel? Why or why not?

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