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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. Where is Graham specifically educated about?

2. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

3. How do the crew feel during the blockade duty?

4. Why does Rowan come aboard the ship?

5. Why does someone get mad about how the crew treats the birds that land on the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the crew feel about the Worcester, and why?

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

3. What causes the Jemmapes to flee from the altercation with the Worcester?

4. What two events in this chapter cheer up Aubrey?

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

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

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

8. What is the Worcester's nickname, and why?

9. What happens when a strong wind blows birds over the ship?

10. Please explain the relationship between Maturin and his wife.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the setting of a ship affect the tone and action of the book?

Essay Topic 2

How is Aubrey changed after his experiences on the Worcester, and how does this affect his life after the experience?

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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