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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 before the mast mean?
2. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?
3. Who visits the Captain saying that the warrant officers would like Stephen to share in their portion of the prize?
4. What did the Moorish cat ship hit first when they fired upon the Sophia?
5. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word erudition in the following sentence: Stephen amazed Jack with his erudition in pointing out one special dish.
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Jack threaten Stephen with when they disagree about helping the plague ship?
2. Why does Jack decide to proceed the pursuance of the vessel in silence?
3. What did Maturin say to Jack on their first encounter?
4. Describe the sky which Jack viewed as he looked to the West and its importance to the story.
5. There were specific problems which Jack had with his ship. With what were the problems and what was the problem?
6. What was the organization known as the United Irishmen?
7. What did Dillon come to Jack's quarters to discuss which might cause problems with the sailing?
8. Describe in detail what a sin-eater is.
9. What initial reaction does the Admiral have when he sees Jack kissing Queenie and how did this reaction change?
10. How and why does Stephen defend Aubrey to Dillon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the beginning of book, Jack describes Lord Nelson. Write a description of Lord Nelson as seen through Jack's eyes. Do you believe Jack respects Lord Nelson? Why or why not? Do you respect Lord Nelson as Jack has described him? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
This novel is often described as one of the greatest buddy teams in novels. Do you agree with this description? Why or why not? Why do you think it is referred to in this way?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Jack as a youth as described by Lord Keith. Would he have made a good friend to you? Why or why not?
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