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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. Why must Stephen consistently provide Jack and Dillon with medication?

2. How many men does Stephen report to be killed?

3. What is ironic about most of the seamen aboard the Sophie?

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

5. What interrupts the breakfast of the two captains?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Jack realize he must give up after he talks with Admiral Saumarex?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe why a doctor such as Stephen would be in poverty. Do you believe Stephen, who seems well educated, should be in poverty as he is? Do you think Jack is phased by Stephen's poverty?

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 in detail the relationship between Dillon and Aubrey. How did this relationship affect Jack's ability to be captain? Do you think the Dillon was right in his views and beliefs? Do you think Jack's view's were justified? Why or why not?

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