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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. How does Aubrey describe his mission on the Worcester as part of his career?

2. What is Maturin's occupation?

3. What does Maturin's wife like to do?

4. Where is the Jemmapes from?

5. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Maturin excited to sail on the Worcester?

2. What is Maturin's job?

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

4. What format is Chapter 4 set up in?

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

6. How is Somers a danger to the whole ship?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What caused Thornton to retire, and what were the reactions to this decision?

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