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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. The men transfer from one ship to the next in Chapter 4 with a great deal of what?

2. Who is the Captain of the Berenice?

3. While the men are out talking, what do the women do in Chapter 3?

4. Jack Aubrey's financial problems stem from litigation due to the seizure of what?

5. Chapter 1 takes place in the office of which top official at the Admiralty in London?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Admiral Stranraer say to Stephen regarding the inclosure policy in Chapter 4?

2. What efforts does Diana take to resolve the problems between Sophie and Jack in Chapter 8?

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

4. Who arrives at the Aubrey household on Thursday in Chapter 2? What do these men discuss?

5. What conversation does Stephen have with Sir Blaine regarding Jack in Chapter 7?

6. Where does the Bellona rest after the battle in Chapter 5? What is Jack's next plan?

7. Where do Jack and Stephen go after disembarking the Bellona in Chapter 10? What is their plan for employment?

8. What reprimand did Admiral Stranraer give to Jack in Chapter 4? Why does the admiral ask to speak to Stephen?

9. Who does Stephen discuss boxing with in Chapter 3? Why?

10. What doubts does Jack harbor about the plans for the Chilean assignment in Chapter 10? How do they play out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of Jack Aubrey. How old is Jack Aubrey in The Yellow Admiral? How long has he known Stephen Maturin? How does Jack fit the definition of the protagonist of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character Stephen Maturin. How old is Maturin? How is his daughter disabled? How long has he been friends with the protagonist? What role does he serve in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the death of Geoghegan in Chapter 5. What symbolism and imagery is used in this depiction? How does Geoghegan's death reflect the themes of the novel?

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