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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 occupation does Mr. Florey practice?

2. For which of the following did Dillon earn notoriety?

3. About how far do the cannon balls fire across the ocean when fired?

4. Which of the following best describes Jack's behavior at the Harte's party BEFORE he has too much liquor?

5. What does Jack indicate is the problem for sailors at sea?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What specific actions does the author describe which allow the reader to deduce that Jack Aubrey is enjoying the concert?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How was Jack's glory described throughout the novel? Was his glory justified? Do you believe Jack was justified in his constant search for prizes? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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