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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 is Aubrey's title in the Navy?

2. What is the name of Maturin's wife?

3. What do Aubrey and Dundas talk about when they hold a ship visit?

4. What is Aubrey's first name?

5. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What about Martin does Maturin not like, and what does he do about this?

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

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

10. Please explain the relationship between Maturin and his wife.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

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