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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 once gave Mrs. Fielding passage aboard his ship?

2. Whom does the crew consider a Jonah?

3. What does Wray constantly work to do?

4. What does Martin say he has been contemplating?

5. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aubrey brood as Surprise approaches the equator?

2. How do Aubrey and Maturin react to being on the desolate island?

3. Who is Dundas and what does he suggest to Aubrey?

4. What does Horner do to himself and how does the crew react?

5. What does Aubrey discover on the island and in the water approaching the island?

6. What happens when Maturin comes on deck during a storm?

7. What does Aubrey do with the Danaë?

8. With whom does Aubrey meet in Gibraltar and what is the rumor about him and Mrs. Fielding?

9. What does Martin decide about Maturin's condition, and what does Aubrey think?

10. Who is in the long boat that pulls alongside Surprise and what do they tell Aubrey?

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

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Far Side of the World is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of The Far Side of the World and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of The Far Side of the World and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable? If so, which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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