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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. How many previous names has Surprise had?
2. What mission is Aubrey given?
3. Who agrees to accept a lesser position on Surprise since he has no other options at the time?
4. How does Sir Ives feel about Aubrey's recent work?
5. Whom does the crew consider a Jonah?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does Maturin recruit to assist him in the sick berth area?
2. What does Aubrey do with the Danaë?
3. What does Aubrey discover on the island and in the water approaching the island?
4. What happens when Maturin comes on deck during a storm?
5. What does Maturin do aboard the Danaë?
6. With whom does Aubrey meet in Gibraltar and what is the rumor about him and Mrs. Fielding?
7. What does Aubrey brood as Surprise approaches the equator?
8. Who goes ashore and who comes to meet the British and what is decided about Maturin?
9. What happens to Mrs. Horner and what does Maturin realize?
10. What are some of the things the crew does to while away the time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Far Side of the World help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Far Side of the World? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in The Far Side of the World to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of The Far Side of the World and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why The Far Side of the World is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
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