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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 happens to Stephen when Dillon is speaking with Stephen in the jolly-boat?

2. What does Stephen believe the petulance between Dillon and Jack will lead to?

3. How long did it take for the first hit to occur?

4. Who takes over the prisoners and is given the possession of the prize tartan ship?

5. Who starts to follow Jack's ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Despite his lack of knowledge about surgery, at what does Stephen excel?

2. What proves to Jack and the crew the ship with the blue ensign is from England?

3. What does Stephen tell Jack he must do in order to recover from the disease he got from Molly?

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

5. Why is Captain Neal stern with Jack when Jack shows up to discuss his orders with dirt and powder all over his clothes and face?

6. What does Mr. Ellis talk disparagingly about and of what importance is this within the novel?

7. What does Stephen believe is the cause of Tom Simmons' death?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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