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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 is Midshipman Hollom?
2. What does Wray constantly work to do?
3. How does Surprise send mail home?
4. From where is Padeen Coleman?
5. When does Maturin bleed the entire crew?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Horner confront Maturin about and what is Maturin's response?
2. What does Aubrey do with the Danaë?
3. Where are Martin and Maturin really excited about the idea of shore leave?
4. Who does Surprise encounter?
5. Who goes ashore and who comes to meet the British and what is decided about Maturin?
6. How does Mr. Martin come to join the crew of the Surprise?
7. What factions exist among the Americans?
8. What does Allen say about how whales are used?
9. Why does Aubrey start to seek land?
10. What happens when the Surprise encounters the outrigger with the Polynesian women?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are a number of interesting questions raised by The Far Side of the World. Questions that Hobbs most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the O'Brian's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss O'Brian's probable agenda concerning that idea.
2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of O'Brian and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
Essay Topic 2
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Maturin and Aubrey. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Martin and Maturin. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?
3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in The Far Side of the World help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss The Far Side of the World based upon the criteria that you think set for a successful novel. Judge if The Far Side of the World is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Far Side of the World a successful novel? What about young teens?
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