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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who appears and is injured?
2. What does the older women want to do with Aubrey?
3. In what condition is the pilot when Surprise is leaving?
4. What does Aubrey learn about their prey?
5. When does Surprise meet up with Danaë?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Characters are an important part of what makes The Far Side of the World interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Aubrey. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Maturin. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Horner. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in The Far Side of the World? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?
2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in The Far Side of the World. Include why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.
3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from The Far Side of the World and your own live to support your opinion.
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