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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 does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?

2. What is Pullings' title in the Navy?

3. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?

4. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?

5. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is strange about the practice runs done at sea with the cannons?

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

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

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

5. What does Aubrey think of Ismail Bey?

6. What causes the delay of the powder promised to Sciahan?

7. Why is Maturin excited to sail on the Worcester?

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

9. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

10. Why is Maturin rarely at home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

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

What caused Thornton to retire, and what were the reactions to this decision?

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