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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where have Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers just escaped?
(a) Brazil.
(b) An uprising in the West Indies.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Boston.

2. How does Aubrey act at the ball?
(a) Socially competent but not interested in the talk.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Brooding.
(d) Gay.

3. How does Aubrey treat Smith?
(a) He avoids her.
(b) He tells her the news of his wife's death was incorrect.
(c) He is rude in hopes she will leave him be.
(d) He gives her misleading insinuations.

4. How does Villiers fare at the beginning of the sea voyage?
(a) She is harrassed by some of the sailors.
(b) She is severely seasick.
(c) She is used to the ocean and loves sailing.
(d) She is fearful of water but does not get seasick.

5. What is the Diligence?
(a) A US vessel that is captured by the Shannon.
(b) The ship on which Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers sail to Enland.
(c) A fishing vessel of English registry.
(d) A merchant vessel of Canadian registry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Harry Johnson and Villiers?

2. What impresses Smith about Aubrey?

3. What is Maturin doing on shore?

4. Who is Kimber?

5. Where are the wounded transferred?

(see the answer key)

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