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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 is the elm-tree pump used for?

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

3. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?

4. What does before the mast mean?

5. Why didn't Jack recognize all of the dishes on the table from what they ordered?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Jack react to the snake and what does the snake scene show about the character of Jack?

3. Where is Jack staying and why does he share this information with his neighbor?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Jack think that the Sophie was released from convoy duties by the Admiral?

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

10. What do the orders that the waiter brings from Captain Harte basically tell Jack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe in what ways Jack undermines his own ability to be a successful captain. Do you believe he could have acted differently to ensure a pro-captain promotion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how fate intervenes for various characters throughout the novel. Be sure to include specific examples from the novel to support your descriptions. Do you believe in fate? Why or why not?

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