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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. When Stephen returned to Ireland after an eight-year absence what did he say he had forgotten?

2. Which of the words would Jack use to describe the types of currents wafting through his crew and officers?

3. What does Jack insist upon doing while the Dedaigneuse approaches?

4. To whom does Jack write to tell of the capture of the Cacafuego?

5. What overtakes Jack's sadness at the loss of Dillon and Ellis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stephen warn Jack about in regards to his relationship with Molly?

2. What does Stephen see when he bends under the table to retrieve his napkin?

3. Why was the ship down to just a quarter ration for water when they arrived in Minorca?

4. What does Jack say to help relieve Stephen's concerns about the court-martial?

5. What is the decision at the court-martial in regards to Jack and his crew?

6. Why does Admiral Keith tell Jack that he will probably never rise to pos-captain?

7. What happens during the battle between the Sophie and the Cacafuego?

8. What does Stephen disagree with Dillon about in relation to the decision of Jack to continue to search for prize money?

9. When they are playing, what does Jack confide in Stephen?

10. What does Jack do when the maintopgallantmast and foretosale fall and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Jack as a youth as described by Lord Keith. Would he have made a good friend to you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

This novel is often described as one of the greatest buddy teams in novels. Do you agree with this description? Why or why not? Why do you think it is referred to in this way?

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