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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. Who does Stephen wish could be friends?

2. How do the officers dress to administer the punishment?

3. Which of the following is Dillon's political view?

4. For what does Stephen use the extra room that Jack offers him?

5. Which word best describes how the French ship, The Citoyen Durand, surrenders?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jack react to the snake and what does the snake scene show about the character of Jack?

2. What changes Jack's behavior at the party thrown by the Hartes and how does it change?

3. How do the sailors feel about hearing the Articles of War read to them?

4. What quashed any hope of prize money for the surrender of the Moors?

5. To what is Stephen's sense of duty linked and how is this reflected by his chosen profession?

6. Describe where the opening scene of this novel takes place and be sure to include descriptions of the actions occurring as well as the setting.

7. How and why does Stephen defend Aubrey to Dillon?

8. Prior to the strange death of Henry Gouges, what caused the sailors of the Sophie to show off a remarkable bit of seamanship?

9. What does Stephen give up so that he can pay for his ride to the Sophie?

10. What did Dillon come to Jack's quarters to discuss which might cause problems with the sailing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Jack's fate throughout the novel. What does he covet? Do you think Jack deserves what happens to him throughout the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate the statement that Jack is a character with some ignorance and prejudice, but also has a willingness to grow. Support your evaluation with information from the text. Would anyone reading the text agree with your supposition?

Essay Topic 3

In what way might the accidents and difficulties aboard the ship be a reflection of Jack as a captain? Do you believe they should be a reflection of Jack's ability to be a captain? Why or why not?

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