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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 long was the fish Stephen was called to see?

2. What causes tears to come to Jack's eyes when he is settled in the cross tree?

3. Who do Stephen and Jack visit at the dockyard after the snake incident?

4. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?

5. Who calls out when land is spotted aboard the Sophie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Stephen give up so that he can pay for his ride to the Sophie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Throughout the novel, the character of Jack uses an internal dialogue to express feelings. Do you believe the author develops this well? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe examples of irony throughout the novel. How does Fate intervene at the height of Jack's success? Why is this considered an ironic event?

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