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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. What is the nick-name of the Worcester?

2. Where is Graham specifically educated about?

3. Where will Aubrey go if he refuses the post on the Worcester?

4. Where is Graham from?

5. Why is Maturin called away from the trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is strange about the practice runs done at sea with the cannons?

2. What happens when Maturin boards the Worcester?

3. What format is Chapter 4 set up in?

4. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

5. How does Martin convince people to not hurt the birds?

6. Why do the crewmen of the Worcester not want to transport Parsons?

7. What about Martin does Maturin not like, and what does he do about this?

8. Why is a blockade duty so wearing on a ship and its crew?

9. What does Aubrey do for the ship that impresses his crew?

10. What is Maturin's job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despair was an emotion that affected a number of the characters in this book. Which characters were most affected by despair, and how did this change the course of the plot branches they were involved in?

Essay Topic 2

How were the three Ionian leaders different from each other, and how did these differences affect Aubrey's decision in that area?

Essay Topic 3

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

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