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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 disappoints Aubrey as he leaves the harbor where the French were anchored?

2. What causes Mustapha to rebel against the Brittish?

3. What is most harmful to the Worcester while on blockade duty?

4. What does Aubrey work to improve near Sciahan before the battles begin?

5. What is Davis very skilled in?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel when the Worcester is declared as unseawothy?

2. What does Aubrey think of Sciahan Bey?

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

4. Why does Aubrey refuse to fire on the French ship anchored in the harbor?

5. What destroys the Worcester in the end?

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

7. What kind of illness does Aubrey battle while Maturin is away?

8. What does Aubrey like about Davis?

9. What does Aubrey hope to do when he gets to Mahon early?

10. Why is it so surprising that Aubrey is able to defeat Mustapha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Patrick O'Brian. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plot?

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

There are many secrets made, kept, and divulged in this book. What are some of these secrets, and how does their placement in the plot affect the course of the plot and the characters involved in the secrets?

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