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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 causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?

2. What has earned the Worcester its nick-name?

3. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?

4. What does Aubrey say the Navy does not stock their ships well with?

5. What have the birds eaten that might be dangerous to the crew?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aubrey choose to captain the Worcester even though he doesn't want to?

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

3. How does Aubrey feel when Maturin is called to Spain, and why?

4. Why does Aubrey avoid Maturin when he first comes aboard the ship?

5. What do Maturin and Martin have in common, and what do they do together?

6. What do Aubrey and Maturin discuss about music?

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

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

9. What happens when Maturin boards the Worcester?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is strange about the relationship between Maturin and his wife, and what bearing does this have on his career?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

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