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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of news does the Englishman give Aubrey?

2. What interest does Eduardo share with Maturin?

3. What type of work does Sam Panda do?

4. What is the ship (s) like that are nearby?

5. What does Maturin's group detour to see?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shape is Maturin in after the storm and how does he make it out of the mountains?

2. What side trip do Maturin and Eduardo take and what happens after they leave there?

3. What does Sam Panda have to say when he comes aboard the Surprise?

4. What is the result of Martin's self-medication?

5. Describe Eduardo and what kind of relationship do he and Maturin develop?

6. What happens to Aubrey as they take the French ship?

7. How does Aubrey fool the whaler?

8. What does Shelton volunteer for and what does he tell Aubrey?

9. What does Aubrey hope to find as they sail to Peru and how does he find it?

10. What does Aubrey attempt to do to correct what he found out about Dutourd?

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 Wine-dark Sea. 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 Wine-dark Sea. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Wine-dark Sea. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Maturin acts as a covert agent for the Crown and attempts a covert operation in Peru.

1. What sort of covert operations does Maturin undertake? How similar do you think his covert operations are to that of an organization such as the CIA of today?

2. How is Maturin's role as a covert agent play a part in Peru's history?

3. Do you see any conflict of interests between being a doctor and also a covert operator? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Wine-dark Sea takes place during the War of 1812 where Britain is fighting America; therefore understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of The Wine-dark Sea and others in the series. Discuss one of the following:

1. Research and write an expository essay about how the War of 1812 begin and end.

2. Research and write an expository essay about the naval aspect of the War of 1812 between Britain and America.

3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British navy during the War of 1812 to the importance of the British navy during either WWI or WWII.

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