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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. Although the inactive volcano offers no means of escape, what does Ned Land find that cheers him up?

2. After the destruction of the gun ship, which way is the Nautilus traveling?

3. How does Nemo attempt to free the Nautilus?

4. What is Nemo's prognosis if they cannot escape the ice tunnel?

5. What does Aronnax wonder about Nemo's manuscript?

Short Essay Questions

1. Write about the man made marvel they observed under the sea.

2. Tell something about Nemo's egotistical action when he locates the South Pole.

3. Where does Aronnax finally come to?

4. Mention Aronnax's problem just before the Nautilus clears the surface.

5. Briefly describe the beginning of the battle with the giant squid.

6. After testing how deep the Nautilus can go, describe what happens.

7. Explain the attitude of the three prisoners after the South Pole visit.

8. What is the conversation between Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned out on the platform?

9. Explain Aronnax's anxiety over asking for their freedom.

10. What is it that Aronnax sees by the red glow of an underwater volcano?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critique of TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. Mention the story line, the interest, the anti-war message, the incredible predictions, the use of dialog, poetic language, and any other technical aspects of the novel. End by making a recommendation to readers who have not already read the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on Captain Nemo as a villain. In the essay point out that even a villain has redeeming qualities and be specific about Captain Nemo's good points. On the other hand, discuss his vengeful nature and putting himself above moral and legal restrictions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about how biases affect behavior. Use as an example Nemo's attitude toward conservation as contrasted by his destruction of the cachalots and the savages who attack the Nautilus. Compare those things to the near annihilation of the wolf and events like ethnic cleansing.

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