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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who cries out in admiration for Guy Fawkes?
2. Who drinks himself under the table?
3. What does Aubrey do to the crew after a storm?
4. Where does the Surprise put in?
5. Why has Martin avoided Clarissa?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in THE TRUELOVE. Does the setting seem to be the best one for the plot? Can you think of a better setting? Why or why not?
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of THE TRUELOVE. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of THE TRUELOVE. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 2
A work of fiction is often organized around a structure called a plot. Discuss the following:
1. Define plot and its major parts (rising action, climax, falling action, resolution [or denouement]. Write a sentence or two synopsis of the major plot of THE TRUELOVE.
2. Identify where the parts of the plot seem to fall in THE TRUELOVE. Explain using examples.
3. Define the literary term "subplot." Write a sentence or two synopsis of a subplot in THE TRUELOVE.
4. Identify the major parts of the subplot you identified in task number 3.
5. Why do you think identifying the plot and elements of the plot is useful?
Essay Topic 3
Truelove is one book in a series of novels involving Captain Aubrey and Dr. Maturin. Discuss the following.
1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.
2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.
3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.
4. Do you think it is easier, more difficult, or about the same to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.
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