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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 Wallis?
2. Where does the Constitution land?
3. Why does Christmas of 1812 pass with some gloom?
4. Of what are some American agents accusing Aubrey?
5. Who is Pontet-Canet?
Short Essay Questions
1. What surprises Aubrey once he is quartered at Asclepia?
2. What happens at the cricket match when Maturin joins the game and what tone does it set?
3. Why do you think the HMS Leopard is being converted to a transport?
4. What do you think it means that Raikes' body was gnawed upon and do you think that is acceptable?
5. Why do you think the USS Constitution leads the Java on a long chase to sea?
6. Why do you think Aubrey argues so strenuously to retain his lieutenants and midshipmen?
7. Why is it somewhat miraculous that the HMS Leopard pulls into Pulo Batang successfully?
8. Why is Aubrey depressed at the news of the war?
9. Do you think it is helpful for the author to present some background information from other books in the series, particularly the one just preceding this one?
10. What are some events that foreshadow the loss of the La Flèche at the end of Chapter 2?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
This story is a bit different from many others in O'Brian's series about Aubrey in that the war that is focused upon is that between the United States and Britain. Discuss the following:
1. If you are a citizen of the United States, how does it feel to be reading a book where the hero/protagonist is opposed to your country?
2. Did you find yourself supportive of Aubrey despite the fact that he is actually "the enemy" if you are a citizen of the U.S.?
3. How different do you think your response to this novel would be if the point of view were from the Captain of the USS Constitution or Chesapeake?
Essay Topic 2
Captain Jack Aubrey is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in this book and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:
1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?
2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.
3. Choose one other character besides Aubrey who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.
4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Aubrey is interviewed by several obnoxious agents from the Navy who accuse him of various war crimes. He is thought to be a spy and the one who gives Wogan false intelligence. Discuss the following:
1. How many countries do you think have spies?
2. Why do you think spies are thought to be both necessary and yet they are despised?
3. Would you ever be willing to be a spy for your country?
4. A spy is not protected under the Geneva conventions. Why do you think that is?
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