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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the HMS Shannon going?
(a) England.
(b) Halifax, Nova Scotia.
(c) The West Indies.
(d) Chile.

2. In what type of work has Maturin been recently engaged?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Writing a novel.
(c) Collecting specimens.
(d) Teaching at the medical school.

3. How is Villiers' appearance at the ball?
(a) Respledent.
(b) She is wearing black for the death of her husband.
(c) She is wearing a lovely gown but no jewelry.
(d) Subdued in greys because she feels ill.

4. What was Maturin doing in America recently?
(a) He was courting Villiers.
(b) He was helping Aubrey escape.
(c) He was a nominal prisoner.
(d) He was spying.

5. What does Villiers' diamond necklace feature?
(a) Diamonds stolen from a pirate vessel.
(b) Diamonds stolen from South Africa.
(c) The famous Hope diamond.
(d) The famous Blue Peter diamond.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Villiers confide to Maturin?

2. What is Harry Johnson's financial situation?

3. What does Blaine suggest to Aubrey?

4. What is Maturin doing on shore?

5. What does Maturin ask his fellow physicians?

(see the answer key)

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