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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 gun sloops did the Sophie have?

2. Which of the following terms does not describe Jack's encounter with Mrs. Harte?

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

4. Which of the following best describes Jack's behavior at the Harte's party AFTER he has too much to drink?

5. Where were the Norwegians hiding?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jack know that the Moors had called for surrender?

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

3. Describe the kind of friend is Jack to Stephen and compare it to the kind of friend Stephen is to Jack.

4. What do the orders that the waiter brings from Captain Harte basically tell Jack?

5. What surprise faced Jack when he went to face the Admiral and what was special about this surprise?

6. Why does Jack think that the Sophie was released from convoy duties by the Admiral?

7. There were specific problems which Jack had with his ship. With what were the problems and what was the problem?

8. What does the author write which indicates how Jack feels about the Sophie upon his first sight of the ship?

9. What did Jack describe as a commodity that even Aristotle could appreciate?

10. Describe the sky which Jack viewed as he looked to the West and its importance to the story.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the relationship between Dillon and Aubrey. How did this relationship affect Jack's ability to be captain? Do you think the Dillon was right in his views and beliefs? Do you think Jack's view's were justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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