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

2. Who won't be attending the fight on Wednesday since he will be attending a committee meeting in Chapter 3?

3. What is the name of Diana's daughter?

4. Who are the Maturins going to stay with until they straighten out their finances and buy their own house in Chapter 1?

5. Where do the men meet after dinner in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the schoolmaster teach his students on board the Bellona in Chapter 6? Why?

2. What discussion arises of Mr. Inigo Bernard in Chapter 5? Where does Stephen go in the end of the chapter?

3. What news does Stephen learn from Diana upon returning home in Chapter 8?

4. Where do Jack and Stephen go after leaving the inn in Chapter 4? What stranger do they encounter there?

5. Where do Jack and Stephen sail on the Ringle in Chapter 4? What do they do on board?

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

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

8. When does Jack plan to depart in the Surprise in Chapter 10? Who has he met to discuss his departure?

9. What takes place after Admiral Stranraer's arrival in Chapter 9?

10. What happens after the burglary at Sir Blaine's residence in Chapter 8? Where does Stephen go next?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Sophie and Diana in the narrative. How are the Maturins and the Aubreys related? How long have Sophie and Diana known one another? How close are they?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting in The Yellow Admiral as Jack and Stephen head to sea. How is the imagery of the sea and ships different than O'Brien's depictions of London and Dorset?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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