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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what criteria are promotions based?

2. How does Aubrey give most of his report?

3. Who personally tutors Honey and Maitland?

4. What has to be rationed?

5. What surrounds the men while they are setting up camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprise awaits Maturin when the Surprise gains a Turkish port?

2. Why does Aubrey decide to commence training Mr. Maitland and Mr. Honey?

3. What does Major Pollock tell Aubrey and what is Aubrey's response?

4. What does Aubrey do after crossing the desert?

5. How does Mrs. Fielding change the atmosphere on board the Surprise?

6. Describe the encounter with the treasure galley.

7. How does Maturin gain political favors from Wray and what are those favors?

8. What are Maturin and Martin not affected by the weather as much?

9. With what is the Admiral most concerned about the events surrounding the treasure ship's trickery?

10. How does Maturin help to protect Mrs. Fielding and pull off and intelligence coup?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Captain Jack Aubrey is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in Treason's Harbour and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable. Is it a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and does not succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Aubrey who you might call a hero or heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Though it is not as evident in Treason's Harbour as others, most of the entire series of novels concerning Captain Jack Aubrey takes place during the Napoleonic Wars. Therefore, understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of this book and others in the series. Discuss one of the following:

1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Napoleonic Wars begin and end.

2. Research and write an expository essay about the naval aspect of the Napoleonic Wars between Britain and France.

3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars to the importance of the British navy during either WWI or WWII.

Essay Topic 3

At sea, the commander of a vessel is "God," and failure to obey the Captain's orders can subject one to court martial and even execution. Discuss the following:

1. Should sailors be held accountable for anything they do under orders? Discuss fully, using examples both from Treason's Harbour and your own knowledge.

2. Why do you think mutiny on a ship is punishable by death?

3. Is there ever justification for a crew to mutiny?

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