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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. Who does Maturin accidentally meet?

2. For what is Stephen Maturin most known?

3. What does Maturin do on the first island on which he goes ashore?

4. Where does Aubrey send the two captured French ships?

5. How would Aubrey describe his wife's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the squadron go after the ships are separated and what makes Aubrey angry?

2. How does Aubrey feel about Bertie's actions and orders?

3. Who does Aubrey meet with in Cape Town?

4. Who will be meeting the French force at Mauritius?

5. What has Pym done and how does Clonfert act when he hears? What does Clonfert decide to do?

6. What does the British squadron do to the French, how long does it last and why does it stop?

7. Where does Clonfert capture a fort and what happens then?

8. What does Maturin do in Cape Town?

9. What do the men see during the voyage on Clonfert's ship and what does McAdams call it?

10. With whom do Aubrey and Maturin spend most of their time aboard the frigate and how does Aubrey feel about this man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapters 7 and 8 see Aubrey's command fall from the pinnacle of early success to the nearly catastrophic as unrestrained personal egos lead British forces to constant defeat. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think Aubrey tolerates his fleet taking so much independent action? Do you think he has a choice?

2. One of the traits of a good leader is to not over lead, yet offer enough leadership for the success of the mission. Analyze one battle from with this idea in mind and decide if Aubrey is a good leader.

3. What other traits of a good leader does Aubrey demonstrate?

4. Are there any leadership traits that Aubrey seems to lack? What are they?

Essay Topic 2

McAdam, Maturin and Aubrey at various times discuss one of the captains, Clonfert, Maturin even to suggesting at one point that perhaps Clonfert is homosexual. Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast the attitude towards homosexuality in British culture of the early 1800's with today.

2. Clonfert is said to be well-loved by his men, though he is effeminate. Do you think the military should recruit and/or draft openly-professing homosexuals? Explain with examples.

3. The strictures against homosexuality in the Western world is based upon the Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition from the Torah, Bible and Koran. In countries where there is a separation of religion from the State, does it make sense to base laws about homosexuality or any victimless behavior based on religious rather than psychological views? Take a stance and discuss fully.

Essay Topic 3

Much attention is given to the treatment of both wounds and illnesses by Maturin and McAdam. Maturin, in particular seems to be far more advanced than the typical doctor of that era. Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast the medical remedies Maturin uses in Mauritius to that which would be done in our modern world.

2. Many wars are partially, if not completely, determined by factors other than the actual fighting. One of those factors is disease. Research and discuss how epidemics/pandemics have influenced the outcome of three different wars throughout history.

3. Discuss some of the medical remedies Maturin performs/uses that were probably not used in that era.

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