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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. What do the kelp and marine life create in the water of the Sargasso?

2. What does Aronnax suggest the Nautilus needs?

3. Why are Conseil, Ned Land, and Aronnax up on the platform?

4. When the Nautilus cannot move, how does Aronnax describe the situation?

5. What will happen to the sun after the next day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Mention Aronnax's problem just before the Nautilus clears the surface.

2. How are the feelings of Aronnax somewhat mixed about Captain Nemo?

3. Describe the light reflecting off the ice as seen from inside the Nautilus and the problem it creates.

4. Where does Aronnax finally come to?

5. What goes on while Ned, Conseil, and Aronnax are escaping in the small boat?

6. Tell something about Nemo's egotistical action when he locates the South Pole.

7. What are the final escape plans?

8. How does Conseil get wounded?

9. What is the conversation between Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned out on the platform?

10. Where does Aronnax learn they are when he cannot recognize the landscape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the wonders of the ocean. In your essay discuss the sights and marine life Jules Verne describes which had never been seen but have proven to be incredibly accurate, though maybe not as large as Verne describes some of the species. Also include the vast natural resources that have yet to be tapped from the ocean.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about vicarious thrills. Include examples in you essay where you joined in some dangerous or exciting event through reading without risking you life. Explain how readers can enjoy more things in books than they could ever experience in real life.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on Captain Nemo as a villain. In the essay point out that even a villain has redeeming qualities and be specific about Captain Nemo's good points. On the other hand, discuss his vengeful nature and putting himself above moral and legal restrictions.

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