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

2. Which of the following terms does not describe Jack's encounter with Mrs. Harte?

3. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?

4. What did Aubrey and Maturin share with their coffee as their friendship started?

5. What is the elm-tree pump used for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. There were specific problems which Jack had with his ship. With what were the problems and what was the problem?

4. How did Jack know that the Moors had called for surrender?

5. What blunder did Jack tell Stephen he made with regards to Dillon?

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

7. Describe in detail what a sin-eater is.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate the statement that Jack is a character with some ignorance and prejudice, but also has a willingness to grow. Support your evaluation with information from the text. Would anyone reading the text agree with your supposition?

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 in what ways Jack undermines his own ability to be a successful captain. Do you believe he could have acted differently to ensure a pro-captain promotion? Why or why not?

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