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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Martha's opinion of Jones's relation to her family?
(a) She thinks he is a bad influence on them, especially Angel.
(b) He merely makes them laugh.
(c) They will easily forget them.
(d) They do not like him.

2. When Brown surveys his desk in his study, what is missing?
(a) His cashbox and two cigars.
(b) A picture of his mother.
(c) A paper-weight that looks like a coffin.
(d) A letter from Martha.

3. How does Martha explain Brown's view of the world?
(a) As a song he cannot sing.
(b) As a jungle he must navigate.
(c) As a novel he is writing.
(d) As a desert without water.

4. What is the name of the ship on which Brown, Jones, and the Smiths are traveling?
(a) The Medea.
(b) The Victoria.
(c) Royal Steamer.
(d) Lady Independence.

5. When Brown disembarks from the Medea, why is Martha sitting in the place she used to rendezvous with him?
(a) She was meeting another man.
(b) She had nowhere else to go.
(c) She missed him.
(d) Her car had broken down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha's husband think about her affair with Brown?

2. Why does Doctor Magiot visit Brown one night?

3. What is Brown's idea to help Jones escape?

4. How does Brown think of Mr. Smith even before he knows his name?

5. When Brown and Martha are stopped by the soldier at the road-block, why does Brown protest?

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