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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. Many of Jack's wealthy neighbors plan to enclose the common land of what?

2. What area located in England is where the Aubreys live?

3. What is a city on the western coast of France which the English are blockading during the war?

4. What is the name of Jack Aubrey's wife?

5. Captain Dundas and who arrive on Thursday at the Aubreys' estate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jack say he was late to Admiral Stranraer in Chapter 4?

2. What letter does Jack receive in Chapter 6 from Sophie? What has she discovered?

3. How long are Jack and Stephen at sea on the Bellona before heading inland in Chapter 5? What do the officers and crew do in the meantime?

4. What stories does Stephen ask to hear of from the officers in Chapter 5? What does this say of his nature?

5. What is the principle concern of the men during the transfer to the Bellona in Chapter 4?

6. What takes place when the men are out in Chapter 3? What actions do the women take?

7. What happens at the meeting with the Chileans in Chapter 10? What will Jack's job be?

8. What are the states of the Ramillies and the Bellona in Chapter 8? How are the crews faring?

9. What does Jack learn of Stephen's whereabouts after the Bellona's repairs in Chapter 7?

10. What is the response Jack receives upon returning home after the Parliamentary vote in Chapter 3? What is next on his agenda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Jack Aubrey's relationship with his commander, Admiral Stranraer. What tensions exist between the two? How does this affect Jack's position within the Navy?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the battles fought during the Napoleonic Wars at sea. What vessels were used principally and how did they conduct strikes? What were the conditions like aboard ships such as the HMS Bellona? How many men were aboard?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of infidelity in The Yellow Admiral. How is this theme embodied by the characters, imagery, and actions in the plot?

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