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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. Which of the following helps Jack to be successful?

2. Which ship ran away?

3. What does Jack attend at the Governor's residence?

4. What has caused negative reactions in the quarters?

5. What does the word providential mean in the following sentence: The rendezvous seemed almost providential.

Short Essay Questions

1. What changed about the way Molly was treated throughout the novel?

2. Why does Jack go back to the Crown and what does he do while he is there?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of book, Jack describes Lord Nelson. Write a description of Lord Nelson as seen through Jack's eyes. Do you believe Jack respects Lord Nelson? Why or why not? Do you respect Lord Nelson as Jack has described him? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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