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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who talks with Callahan about the dinner that Aubrey and the officers ate in Chapter 5?

2. What ship does the Bellona meet with at daybreak in Chapter 9?

3. In Chapter 7, Stephen tells Sir Joseph Blaine about the ________________ he met in France?

4. What wealthy Catalan merchant do Jack and Stephen discuss in Chapter 5?

5. What country will Jack help to form a navy in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the theme of friendship in the narrative. How is this theme supported by the characters, symbolism, imagery, and actions in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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