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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. Why must Stephen consistently provide Jack and Dillon with medication?

2. Where does Jack go to see Mercedes?

3. Who takes over command of the Felipe V when it falls to the Sophie?

4. What does the French doctor typically eat for breakfast?

5. What does Stephen tell Jack is being sent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Stephen and James discuss after dinner and why does Stephen find it pleasurable?

2. What is the decision at the court-martial in regards to Jack and his crew?

3. What does Mr. Ellis talk disparagingly about and of what importance is this within the novel?

4. What does Stephen warn Jack about in regards to his relationship with Molly?

5. What changed about the way Molly was treated throughout the novel?

6. What does Stephen see when he bends under the table to retrieve his napkin?

7. Why is Captain Neal stern with Jack when Jack shows up to discuss his orders with dirt and powder all over his clothes and face?

8. When they are playing, what does Jack confide in Stephen?

9. What does Stephen disagree with Dillon about in relation to the decision of Jack to continue to search for prize money?

10. What does Stephen believe is the cause of Tom Simmons' death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Stephen rationalize the things he sees while aboard the Sophie? Do you think this is a valid method? Do you think he should have taken different actions? If so what actions should he have taken?

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 in what ways Jack undermines his own ability to be a successful captain. Do you believe he could have acted differently to ensure a pro-captain promotion? Why or why not?

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