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

Short Answer Questions

1. In discussing Aubrey with Stephen in Chapter 7, Blaine says Stranrarer's dispatches have been what?

2. What private French ship do the Bellona and other ships begin to chase the French ship into Falmouth in Chapter 6?

3. Jack and the men listen to a performance of a cello, viola and what in Chapter 5?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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