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

Short Answer Questions

1. Under whom will Jack resume patrolling at the inshore squadron in Chapter 7?

2. Who arrives from the Queen Charlotte in Chapter 9?

3. Who does Jack discuss the blockade and the military situation with in Chapter 8?

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

5. What refers to a fast naval vessel of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, generally having a lofty ship rig and heavily armed on one or two decks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Sir Joseph Blaine's assessment of Jack Aubrey's situation with Admiral Stranraer. How would Jack go about getting a flag, despite the admiral's negative dispatches?

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 the organization and structure of the Royal Navy during the period of the Napoleonic Wars. At what level of command is Jack Aubrey? Who is his superior? What ceremony is involved in the transfer of ships in the text and how realistic is this to history?

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