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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 best describes Jack's behavior at the Harte's party AFTER he has too much to drink?
2. What is a polacre?
3. Of what were the men who were punished aboard the Sophie accused?
4. Why do the many officers gather around Jack at the Harte's party?
5. How did Dillon choose to attack the two ships who were attacking the Dart from both sides?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where is Jack staying and why does he share this information with his neighbor?
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. 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.
4. What does Stephen give up so that he can pay for his ride to the Sophie?
5. How and why does Stephen defend Aubrey to Dillon?
6. What does Jack threaten Stephen with when they disagree about helping the plague ship?
7. What quashed any hope of prize money for the surrender of the Moors?
8. Describe the sky which Jack viewed as he looked to the West and its importance to the story.
9. What changes Jack's behavior at the party thrown by the Hartes and how does it change?
10. Describe in detail what a sin-eater is.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe why a doctor such as Stephen would be in poverty. Do you believe Stephen, who seems well educated, should be in poverty as he is? Do you think Jack is phased by Stephen's poverty?
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
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?
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