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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 does Sir Ives feel about Aubrey's recent work?
2. What does Higgins begin to do?
3. What does Hollom begin that is scandalous?
4. What is Higgins' skill that Maturin needs?
5. Who agrees to accept a lesser position on Surprise since he has no other options at the time?
Short Essay Questions
1. What sort of information does Allen discuss?
2. What is wrong with the Danaë, and what does Aubrey do?
3. What does Maturin hear the crew discussing, and what does Maturin do?
4. What happens to the whalers in the long boat?
5. Who is Midshipman Hollom, and what does Aubrey do concerning the man?
6. What does Maturin collect from the crew and how does he use it?
7. Who are the highest ranking officers besides Aubrey and how are Mr. Martin and Hollom viewed?
8. What happens to Surprise, and where do they go to take care of the problem?
9. What are some of the things the crew does to while away the time?
10. What does Horner do to himself and how does the crew react?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in The Far Side of the World. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think O'Brian chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think O'Brian chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss O'Brian's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does O'Brian use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 2
Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:
1. Fully explain why you think The Far Side of the World is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?
2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.
3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.
4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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