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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. Where is the unnamed island?
(a) In the Atlantic Ocean.
(b) In the Indian Ocean.
(c) The South China Sea.
(d) Near Cape Horn.

2. How does Maturin spend the next few days after collapsing?
(a) Sleeping and eating.
(b) In a semi-delirious state.
(c) Creating a concoction for his problem.
(d) Resting and reading his nature books.

3. With what does Aubrey arm the Nutmeg of Consolation?
(a) Carronades.
(b) An extra company of sharpshooters.
(c) A mix of carronades and cannons.
(d) Cannons.

4. To whom does the Chinese junk have to pay tribute?
(a) The Dutch.
(b) No one.
(c) The French.
(d) Pirates.

5. What does the Captain of Marines have his men construct?
(a) A means of desalting the sea water.
(b) Defensive breastworks around the camp.
(c) A gallows for several mutineers.
(d) A system of pipes to bring fresh water to the camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?

2. Why is the Nutmeg of Consolation readied for sea in haste?

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

4. Why does Maturin deliver the treaty?

5. Between whom is a treaty arranged?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maturin find himself in a duel and what is the crew's response?

2. About what does Aubrey brood and what are his thoughts about the topic?

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

4. What fortuitous encounter saves the day for the Nutmeg of Consolation and what happens with the Cornélie?

5. Describe Captain Jack Aubrey's physical attributes.

6. Why is Aubrey and his crew marooned?

7. What is Pullings response to an offer of command?

8. What happens shortly after the dinner?

9. How does Paulton help Maturin with Colman and what is Maturin's ultimate objective concerning Colman?

10. What else is Maturin doing while in port besides his nature study?

(see the answer keys)

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