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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What kind of propaganda does Maturin disperse?
2. What happens when Corbett engages the French by himself?
3. What does the armed merchant ship do when Aubrey asks for help?
4. How does Clonfert handle the tactical situation?
5. What naval news arrives at Cape Town?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mauritius and spreads anti-French propaganda, including the singularly decisive information that Napoleon has been subjected to the greater excommunication of the Catholic Church. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think it matters that much that a military officer and head of state has been excommunicated?
2. Would you be willing to follow someone who has been excommunicated if you are Catholic? If you are not Catholic, would you be willing to follow someone with very different religious viewpoints than your own? Why or why not?
3. Do you think it would matter to the American people if John Kennedy had been excommunicated when he was the President? What about to Catholic Americans?
Essay Topic 2
In addition to understanding the war in which O'Brian's novels are set, it is quite helpful to have a basic understanding of nautical terminology and the types of ships and their armaments that were used during the early 1800s. Discuss the following:
1. Define ten of the most commonly-used shipboard terms and discuss how those terms are used in Mauritius.
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the ships used in the early 1800s?
3. How is the British navy organized during this period (early 1800s) and how different do you think it is organized today (including how one rises in rank).
4. Compare/contrast one of the naval battles described in the novel with one from WWII.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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