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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Maturin receive a huge sum of gold?
2. How long are the French ships blockaded in port?
3. What happens to two English frigates?
4. With whom does Aubrey confer?
5. What about alcohol and opium do the men argue?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Clonfert holds Aubrey in high regard but also feels professional rivalry that occasionally borders on outright hostility. This continues throughout the novel, seriously clouds Clonfert's judgment, and drives Clonfert into a suicidal attack toward the end of the novel. Discuss the following:
1. Is professional rivalry between commanders on the same "side" helpful or harmful to the goal of winning a battle and/or war? Explain using examples from the book.
2. Competition in many forms is an acceptable state in most cultures. Do you think competition is a positive attribute of our culture? Explain with examples.
3. What happens when competition becomes obsession? Give examples.
Essay Topic 2
Maturin insists that the local citizens are not harmed during the conquest of La Reunion. Discuss one of the following:
1. How often do you think "innocent" civilians are killed during a war or conflict?
2. Is it immoral to harm non-combatants during a conflict? What if those non-combatants support their government's policies about the war/conflict?
3. In WWII, the US government targeted two cities in Japan with atomic bombs. The targets were not military targets and the intent was to kill as many people as possible, no matter their age, sex, or status. Is this an acceptable way to end a war?
Essay Topic 3
Most of the entire series of novels concerning Captain Jack Aubrey takes place during the Napoleonic Wars; therefore understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of this book and others in the series. Discuss the following:
1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Napoleonic Wars begin and end.
2. Research and write an expository essay about the naval aspect of the Napoleonic Wars between Britain and France.
3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars to the importance of the British navy during either WWI or WWII.
4. Write an expository essay on how the Napoleonic War affects the social culture of one of the following countries: Britian, France, or Spain.
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