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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why can't Pullings bring the French to combat?
2. What has Maturin's propaganda done to the locals?
3. What kind of propaganda does Maturin disperse?
4. Why does Maturin receive a huge sum of gold?
5. Why are the British ships separated?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Though the author O'Brian may or may not have such personal views on women, the way women are characterized in his naval series is often less than complimentary. Discuss one of the following:
1. Present and analyze the treatment of women in Maurtius Command.
2. O'Brian is trying to be historically accurate, so is his treatment of women in his book(s) justified?
3. Is there any way O'Brian could have presented women in a more positive light and still stayed historically accurate? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
It seems that though several of the Captains are quite capable and competent, their personal character defects affect either the outcome of a battle or impact their personal lives. Discuss the following:
1. How does Pym's character defect(s) affect the outcome of an important naval battle? Should he be disciplined for his actions?
2. How does Clonfert's character defect(s) affect the outcome of an important military operation?
3. How does Aubrey's character defect(s) affect his personal life?
4. Is it likely to find a group of men (or women) in command who would not have fairly strong egos that could impact their decisions?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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