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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who disagrees with Aubrey about Mustapha?

2. What disappoints Aubrey as he leaves the harbor where the French were anchored?

3. Where does Aubrey take Maturin after leaving Mercedes?

4. What is important for Aubrey to know about the potentates he will be meeting with?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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