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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 is Higgins?
2. What does Aubrey notice as Surprise sails South?
3. What good news does Surprise receive?
4. What does Diana request of Maturin?
5. What does Wray constantly work to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is it fortunate that Allen is on board Surprise?
2. Why is Aubrey anxious and how are Maturin and Martin passing the time while Surprise is under repair?
3. How do Maturin and Aubrey react differently to the information Allen is offering?
4. What does Aubrey notice about the crew and how they align themselves?
5. What happens when Maturin and Aubrey return to the Surprise?
6. How does the dinner engagement affect the rumor? What other rumor about Maturin and Mrs. Fielding is circulating?
7. What happens when the Surprise encounters the outrigger with the Polynesian women?
8. Describe Maturin and Aubrey's experience with some Polynesian women.
9. What are some of the things the crew does to while away the time?
10. With whom does Aubrey meet in Gibraltar and what is the rumor about him and Mrs. Fielding?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are a number of interesting questions raised by The Far Side of the World. Questions that Hobbs most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the O'Brian's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss O'Brian's probable agenda concerning that idea.
2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of O'Brian and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Far Side of the World help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Far Side of the World? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in The Far Side of the World to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes The Far Side of the World interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Aubrey. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Maturin. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Horner. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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