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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey know Mercedes?

2. How does Davis view being under Aubrey's command?

3. Where do the French escape into after the conflict at the blockade?

4. What does Aubrey do on the day he meets with Sciahan?

5. What does Aubrey do when Maturin is not at the rendezvous point?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is strange about the relationship between Maturin and his wife, and what bearing does this have on his career?

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

Harte was a minor character in this book who made a huge impact on the plot. How did he accomplish this, and how would the plot have been altered had he not been included in the story line?

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