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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Dutourd?
2. Who rules the South end of Moahu?
3. Where does Clarissa meet William Oakes?
4. If Aubrey intervenes, what will be the implication?
5. In what sort of activities does Clarissa engage in with her cousin, Edward?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Surprise sails for Moahu and Aubrey orders punishment, including a rare bout of flogging for those most insubordinate. In those days, and even now, the captain of a ship is almost "godlike." Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think a captain's authority on board a ship is so absolute?
2. Do you think Aubrey abuses his authority as a captain? Why or why not?
3. Do you think many captains possibly abuse their authority during this era? Why or why not?
4. What recourse do you think sailors had against an abusive captain? Do you think they have more recourse today? Why or why not?
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 THE TRUELOVE.
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).
Essay Topic 3
Aubrey recalls Surprise's visit to Port Jackson and political difficulties encountered because of Stepand hen Maturin's involvement in a dispute of honor. Aubrey also is angry that Maturin's assistant, Padeen Coleman, is aboard the ship. Aubrey, unwittingly and unknowingly, had given his word to the governor that no stowaways were aboard. This is a serious issue to Aubrey that his word may have been compromised. Discuss the following:
1. How do you define the concept of "honor"?
2. Why do you think honor is so important to upper-class gentlemen?
3. Should Aubrey be held accountable and should it be considered a breach of his honor if he has given his word in good faith? Why or why not?
4. During the time period of Truelove, duels are often fought over a question of honor, sometimes regarding issues that to the "modern" person seems a silly thing to fight a duel that could end up with one or both of the duelists dying. Do you think there is any issue of honor worth dying for? Why or why not? Give examples.
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