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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. How many passengers were allowed to disembark in Cuba?

2. Where did Lawrence Beesley go to college?

3. Where was Jonah supposed to preach?

4. Who said "The mystery of what a couple is, exactly, is almost the only true mystery left to us. . ."?

5. How many miles did the St. Louis travel before it docked at Antwerp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Colonel Fergusson take Amanda to see in 1821?

2. In Section II of Chapter 5, how is catastrophe turned into art?

3. Why do Charlie and the crew have to hike into the jungle?

4. What plan was devised when the frigate struck a reef at high tide?

5. What does Charlie learn about the words one of the Indians has been teaching him?

6. Where should the words "I love you," be kept and why?

7. Describe the Monastery of Saint James.

8. Where was Arghuri and why did Amanda wish to go there?

9. What happens on Thursday when the crew are filming?

10. What is the storyline based upon of the movie Charlie is acting in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author alters some historical facts for the story line in some of the chapters. Discuss creative license and how the author uses it to advance plot.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Barnes makes reference to the woodworm. Discuss how the woodworm is portrayed in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Wars of Religion," the habitans demand that the insects be excommunicated for their alleged crimes. Using examples from the book, discuss excommunication and whether it was or was not an appropriate punishment for the insects.

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