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

Short Answer Questions

1. What allows the French to break through the blockade?

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

3. What does the crew have to pay most attention to during a storm?

4. What is Davis very skilled in?

5. What kind of sickness does Aubrey get while Maturin is gone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Training and education are topics of discussion in this book. Where do these topics appear in this book, and what affect do they have on the characters involved in those scenes?

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

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?

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