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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. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?

2. Why do birds land on the ship?

3. Why does Aubrey like Latham's ship so much?

4. How does Maturin feel about Aubrey?

5. What is Graham's job on the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Martin convince people to not hurt the birds?

2. What two events in this chapter cheer up Aubrey?

3. How is Maturin wounded?

4. What does Aubrey do for the ship that impresses his crew?

5. What is the mission the Worcester has been sent on?

6. Why does Aubrey get so excited when he sees Latham and his ship join the blockade?

7. What happens when a strong wind blows birds over the ship?

8. What happens when Maturin boards the Worcester?

9. What is the Worcester's nickname, and why?

10. How do the crew feel about the Worcester, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Patrick O'Brian. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?

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