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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. For what are the nests good?
2. To what island does Aubrey transport the person in question 38?
3. About what does Maturin discuss with Aubrey?
4. Why is the Nutmeg of Consolation readied for sea in haste?
5. What is the effect of the aftermath of the attack?
Short Essay Questions
1. What interests Kesegaran in the sailors' camp and why are the sailors interested in her?
2. How does Maturin become ill and what does he see when he awakens from a fever?
3. Compare the armament of the Cornélie with that of the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation.
4. Why does Maturin become irascible and the rats become vicious?
5. How do the English lose hope even though they repulsed the Dyak attack?
6. What has been Aubrey's chief concern and why?
7. In what condition does Aubrey find the Surprise?
8. Describe Padeen Colman.
9. What is Aubrey's plan concerning an engagement with the Cornélie?
10. Who does Aubrey convey to Pulo Prabang and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
During this era when the book takes place, if a vessel under the command of a naval officer captures another vessel from a country with whom they are warring or captures a pirate vessel, etc...the crew of the victorious vessel shares in the goods, money and value of the vessel. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think the British had such a policy in place then?
2. What are the possible abuses that can arise from such a policy?
3. Why do you think this policy is eventually abandoned?
4. Which vessel(s) are mentioned in The Nutmeg of Consolation that fall under this maritime law and what are the circumstances of their capture? Does it seem fair?
Essay Topic 2
Though it is not as evident in The Nutmeg of Consolation as others, most of the entire series of novels concerning Captain Jack Aubrey takes place during the Napoleonic Wars; therefore understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of this book and others in the series. Discuss one of the following:
1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Napoleonic Wars begin and end.
2. Research and write an expository essay about the naval aspect of the Napoleonic Wars between Britain and France.
3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars to the importance of the British navy during either WWI or WWII.
Essay Topic 3
The Nutmeg of Consolation, like many, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why? not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of The Nutmeg of Consolation and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
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