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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the proceedings take place in Chapter 10?

2. An aide reminds Jack of what he has to write after the battle in Chapter 5?

3. Who does Stephen believe may have a heart problem in Chapter 8?

4. Jack Aubrey has orders in Chapter 6 to report to the command where he will be assigned to an offshore squadron where?

5. Where does Diana find a house for Sophie's mother to live in Chapter 8?

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

Discuss the actions of Sophie and Diana in Chapter 3. Why do the women choose to not notify Jack immediately of his orders? Whose idea is it to hide the orders? What result may these actions cause?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the battle stories shared by the officers and crew aboard the Bellona. What do these stories add to the tone of the narrative? What information do the stories reveal?

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