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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. It is suspected that Stephen and his ship may have gone where in Chapter 7?

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

4. Jack tells Stephen that his financial picture is what in Chapter 8?

5. In Chapter 7, after the repairs, the Bellona heads where?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the covert nature of Stephen Maturin's work within the Royal Navy. How did Stephen Maturin come to his position as the Spanish adviser? What clues are laid in the text to define Stephen as an intelligence officer?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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