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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 was some of Baldick's favorite medicines?

2. What does before the mast mean?

3. Which term describes Stephen in relation to pursuing revolution in the Irish cause?

4. What does practicing beat to quarters simulate?

5. How do the officers dress to administer the punishment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Jack describe as a commodity that even Aristotle could appreciate?

5. Prior to the strange death of Henry Gouges, what caused the sailors of the Sophie to show off a remarkable bit of seamanship?

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

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

8. What two factors cause the French ship, The Citoyen Durand, to surrender?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the relationship between Dillon and Aubrey. How did this relationship affect Jack's ability to be captain? Do you think the Dillon was right in his views and beliefs? Do you think Jack's view's were justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of book, Jack describes Lord Nelson. Write a description of Lord Nelson as seen through Jack's eyes. Do you believe Jack respects Lord Nelson? Why or why not? Do you respect Lord Nelson as Jack has described him? Why or why not?

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