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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 Sciahan?

2. What is Davis's first name?

3. What does Aubrey do to the bottom of the sinking Worcester?

4. How does Aubrey describe Ismail Bey?

5. What causes the Ionaion Region's political climate to dissolve at the end of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Aubrey do to try and save the sinking Worcester?

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

5. What does Maturin do at the clandestine meeting, and why?

6. Why is Aubrey not able to do what he wanted at Mahon?

7. What does Aubrey think of Ismail Bey?

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

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

10. What news does Harte bring to Aubrey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How does the setting of a ship affect the tone and action of the book?

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