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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 kind of regions is Aubrey told to be delicate around?

2. How many warships does Mustapha have?

3. What is Thornton desperate for after his time on the blockade?

4. What does Graham dislike about Aubrey's decision in the Ionian Region?

5. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aubrey like about Davis?

2. Why does Harte give Aubrey the mission he does when he first takes command of the blockade?

3. What does Aubrey do while he waits for the ship of powder to arrive?

4. What daring move does Aubrey make to defeat Mustapha at the end of the book?

5. What is the political climate like in the Ionian Region at this time?

6. How does Davis feel about Aubrey, and why?

7. What competition is held on Aubrey's new ship, and who wins?

8. What do the men on the Worcester think of Aubrey when they leave the harbor where the French consort is anchored?

9. How are the French able to break through the blockade?

10. What news does Harte bring to Aubrey?

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

How do people respond to the optimism of Martin, and what are their reasons for this?

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