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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. Who escorts Sophia and Cecelia Williams to the H.M.S. Lively where they request transportation?
2. Following his meeting with Lord Melville, Aubrey goes back to his hotel, sleeps and then goes for a walk. What type of facility does he wind up visiting?
3. What type of ships do Captain Aubrey and the Polychrest encounter in as they began to leave the French port?
4. What does Captain Aubrey expresses regret about to Doctor Maturin while the two men are aboard the H.M.S. Lively?
5. The Polychrest ends its voyage to the French port by___________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Aubrey show compassion and remorse regarding his previous dealings with Sophia?
2. How do Aubrey and Maturin differ on their opinions about the usefulness and feasibility of having bees on board the H.M.S. Lively?
3. How is Captain Aubrey able to abort a nascent mutiny aboard the Polychrest?
4. What are some of the ways that Post Captain Aubrey shows his belief that he and members of his squadron will be able to keep any treasure that they reap from the Spanish treasure ships?
5. Why does Maturin attempt to camouflage his trip to Spain with a trip to Ireland?
6. What is the underlying reason why Aubrey turns his attention away from Sophia and begins pursuing Diana?
7. How does Captain Aubrey inspire Doctor Maturin to want to learn to swim?
8. How do Smithers and Maturin even the score with one another?
9. Does Admiral Harte's criticism of Aubrey for foregoing duty over personal wealth in the encounter with the Spanish frigate seem to affect the Captain emotionally? Why or why not?
10. What makes it difficult for the Polychrest to enter the French port where the target ship is located?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Within a day's time, Captain Jack Aubrey transforms from the life of a wealthy gentleman of means to living the life of a penniless bum. Do you agree or disagree that a transformation of that type could take place within such an abbreviated period of time? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
The scuffle between Aubrey and a Adam Scriven exhibits the literary technique of irony. Detail how the roles that each man plays in generating events that catapult irony to the forefront.
Essay Topic 3
Captain Aubrey flees arrest from both debt collectors and Napoleon Bonaparte. Compare the measures that Aubrey takes in both instances to preserve his freedom. Which measures appear more drastic than the others and why?
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