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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sophie expresses in her letter in Chapter 6 that she plans on moving where with the children?

2. Where will Jack be stationed surveying and charting the coasts on his new ship in Chapter 10?

3. Diana tells Stephen she secured a loan using what as collateral in Chapter 8?

4. What refers to a single-masted sailing vessel, very similar to a sloop but having its mast set somewhat farther astern, about two-fifths of the way aft measured on the water line?

5. Jack receives a letter from Sophie saying that she has proof of his infidelity with whom in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Stephen and his wife Diana. How do Stephen and Diana feel about the potential divorce of their friends and relatives, Jack and Sophie? What attempts do they make to absolve the matter? Why?

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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