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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. How did Dillon choose to attack the two ships who were attacking the Dart from both sides?

2. Which of the following characters is the Commandant of all of the British Navy Captains stationed at Mahon?

3. What happened to the Charlotte?

4. Who was hosting a grand party?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the sailors feel about hearing the Articles of War read to them?

3. Describe the kind of friend is Jack to Stephen and compare it to the kind of friend Stephen is to Jack.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why do Stephen, Dillon, and the captain of the French ship share cake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of the relationship between Molly and Jack. How does it change throughout the novel? Why do you believe the author includes this relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing whether or not you agree that this novel is a brilliant study of character. Why do you believe this is or is not the case? Use information from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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