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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 many potentates will Aubrey have to deal with on his new ship?

2. How does Mustapha feel about Sciahan?

3. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?

4. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?

5. Who disagrees with Aubrey about Ismail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aubrey think of Ismail Bey?

2. What does Mustapha do when he hears Aubrey has aligned himself with Sciahan?

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

4. Why is Aubrey so disappointed when the leaves the harbor where the French Consort was anchored?

5. What does Aubrey think of Sciahan Bey?

6. What is Aubrey's first mission on his new ship?

7. Why is is so hard for Aubrey to make an agreement with Sciahan at first?

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

9. What does Aubrey like about Davis?

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

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

Why was the inclusion of the theme of loneliness so ironic for this book, and what came of the loneliness felt by the main characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

War is a major theme in this book. Where does this theme appear, and what effects does the inclusion of this theme have on the tone and message of the book?

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