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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happens a few days after Mrs. Horner talks to Maturin?
2. What does Aubrey do when Maturin tells him what the crew is discussing?
3. Of what does Maturin purchase a large quantity?
4. How do Maturin and Martin spend their days?
5. What does Maturin think the sound is?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Maturin and Aubrey. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Martin and Maturin. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?
3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in The Far Side of the World help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in The Far Side of the World? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?
2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in The Far Side of the World. Include why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.
3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from The Far Side of the World and your own live to support your opinion.
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