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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 does it appear Nemo is looking for?

2. What does Nemo decide to do as they avoid the whaling ship?

3. What does Aronnax say to Ned and Conseil?

4. What alarm do they hear being shouted by the crew?

5. Among some rock formations, what does Nemo allow Aronnax to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is it that Aronnax sees by the red glow of an underwater volcano?

3. Write about the man made marvel they observed under the sea.

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

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

6. When the Nautilus gets stuck in the Great Ice Barrier, how do Aronnax and Nemo see things differently?

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

8. Explain how Conseil recognizes Ned Land's restlessness.

9. After testing how deep the Nautilus can go, describe what happens.

10. Explain Nemo's bizarre behavior during a hurricane.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the dialog in TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. Find lines like this: "Sir, I have to speak to you on a matter that admits of no delay." After finding several such line that use language in a different way from how we speak today, re-write the lines in modern speech. Include in your essay how the dialog as written helps keep the time it was written in focus.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the necessity to suspend belief while reading science fiction. While submarines were possible in the 1800's, nothing like Nemo's Nautilus was even dreamed of. The amount of supplies in the Nautilus, the unspecified number of crewmen, and the advanced technological instruments should be included in your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on why Captain Nemo qualifies as an anti-hero. You will need to include such things as moments of compassion as contrasted with emotional coldness. Also point out the exceptional accomplishments of the anti-hero and the combination of positive and negative actions the anti-hero exhibits.

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