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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. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?
2. What happens the first time they sight a vessel?
3. Who is Wallis?
4. What good news does the Captain offer Aubrey?
5. Upon what vessel is Aubrey traveling to England?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why would the men welcome being on board the HMS Java though it is quite crammed with people?
2. Why do the boats become separated and what are the advantages and disadvantages of that happening?
3. What are some events that foreshadow the loss of the La Flèche at the end of Chapter 2?
4. Why do you think the HMS Leopard is being converted to a transport?
5. What do you think it means that Raikes' body was gnawed upon and do you think that is acceptable?
6. Why do you think Aubrey argues so strenuously to retain his lieutenants and midshipmen?
7. What do you think is a possible cause of La Flèche catching fire and exploding?
8. Why do you think it would be a serious faux pas to not attend the Captain's table to which one is invited in order to manage one's specimens as Maturin almost does?
9. What are a couple signs that things are not going well for the men in the boat?
10. How would you respond to being in open sea in an eighteen-foot boat with twelve other people?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When the Java is conquered by the USS Constitution, the sailors are put in prison while the officers are paroled and given freedom of movement. Discuss the following:
1. Is it fair that only officers are paroled? Why do you think this is the case back then?
2. Do you think the tradition of paroling Officers who are captured in war is still extant today? Why or why not?
3. What institution uses the concept of "parole" today and how does it work? Is it used on supposedly honorable people as it was back then?
Essay Topic 2
There is a rather complicated romantic triangle (polyhedron might be a better description) of Johnson and Villiers, Johnson and Wogan, Wogan and Herapath, and Villiers and Maturin. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think Wogan is with Herapath? Why would she desire to be with Johnson?
2. How does Villiers come to be with Johnson and accepting American citizenship? Is this a wise move on her part?
3. Why is revealed about Johnson in his public life that should make a woman think twice (or more) times before becoming Romantically involved with Johnson?
4. Do you think Villiers appreciates the sacrifice Maturin is willing to make?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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