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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ship is Stephen supposedly aboard in Chapter 7 when Aubrey is looking for him?

2. What phrase means to assert a claim, as to a territory or stretch of water, by military presence?

3. Jack tells Stephen that he is interested in the proposition of the procedure for his obtaining what in Chapter 9?

4. What midshipman dies from a fall from the yards in Chapter 5?

5. Who is the captain of the Ramillies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the end of the war and the different options Jack and Stephen face for employment. Why does Stephen hope to take Jack to the Chileans? What comes of it?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of infidelity in The Yellow Admiral. How is this theme embodied by the characters, imagery, and actions in the plot?

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