The Nutmeg of Consolation Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Nutmeg of Consolation Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin find when he goes to gather the nests?
(a) Some Chinese children gathering the nests.
(b) He cannot find them again.
(c) The nests had all been put to the torch by the attackers.
(d) A wounded Dyak.

2. Who is William Grimshaw?
(a) The quartermaster for the ground forces.
(b) A lieutenant on board.
(c) The accountant for the Governor.
(d) A sailor who becomes good friends with Killick.

3. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?
(a) Several hours.
(b) Three days.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) A week.

4. What does much of Chapter 3 offer?
(a) A long monologue in Aubrey's head.
(b) A recap of the fight with the French frigate.
(c) A vivid and detailed description of the island.
(d) A recap of events in previous novels.

5. Who organizes the shipwrecked men's camp?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Martin.
(d) Welby.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does the junk take the British sailors?

2. What does Aubrey do with the cannons?

3. Who receives the commission for the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation?

4. How does Kesegaran get to the island?

5. Who is presumed lost at sea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Captain Jack Aubrey's physical attributes.

2. How does Aubrey plan for an attack on Cornélie?

3. Where does Maturin find Padeen Colman and what does Maturin do?

4. Compare the armament of the Cornélie with that of the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation.

5. What does Maturin do that gains the men assistance?

6. How does Aubrey gain a vessel to replace the Diane?

7. Why is Aubrey and his crew marooned?

8. Who are some of the main characters who are marooned?

9. How does Maturin become ill and what does he see when he awakens from a fever?

10. What has been Aubrey's chief concern and why?

(see the answer keys)

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