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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what crime is Villiers accused?
(a) Being in debt more than six months old.
(b) Being a prostitute.
(c) Being a spy.
(d) Being a thief.

2. Why has Villiers left her apartment?
(a) She has been convicted of burglary.
(b) She was picked up for pickpocketing.
(c) She hasn't paid her debts.
(d) She is going to be arrested.

3. What is a fourth-rate ship-of-the-line with a tarnished history?
(a) HMS Leopard.
(b) HMS Ironsides.
(c) HMS Elizabeth.
(d) HMS Panther.

4. Who are Killick and Bonden?
(a) Two of Aubrey's former shipmates.
(b) Two lawyers suing Aubrey.
(c) Aubrey's two best friends.
(d) A couple privateers.

5. What does Maturin organize after the storm?
(a) His notes on ship rats.
(b) His sickbay.
(c) His personal stores.
(d) His notes on Wogan.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what vessel had there been a mutiny?

2. What is Maturin asked to do?

3. What does Maturin find at Villiers' apartments?

4. What does Maturin think has affected the rats?

5. What does Maturin feel as he travels to call on Villiers?

(see the answer key)

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