5. Which of the following best describes what a snow is as used in the following sentence: The Sophie is disguised as a snow with the object of creating another ruse.

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

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

5. Why will the dinner at Captain Harte's be awkward for Stephen?

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

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

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

9. For Stephen, what takes precedence over the spiritual emptiness of a life in the Navy?

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

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

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 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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