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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. What does Maturin do doing the voyage?
(a) He helps the ship's surgeon roll bandages and the like.
(b) He spends most of his time bird watching.
(c) He conducts research about scurvy on the crew.
(d) He continues writing the novel he started.

2. About what do men comment concerning Villiers?
(a) Her tendency to flitter about.
(b) Her sad countenance.
(c) Her exceptional beauty.
(d) Her reluctance to engage in social conversation.

3. What is the name of one of the American schooners that converges on the ship where Maturin, Aubrey and Villiers are?
(a) The Liberty.
(b) The Bostonian.
(c) The American Trader.
(d) The Patriot.

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

5. What impresses Smith about Aubrey?
(a) His strong friendship with her cousin, Maturin.
(b) His gallent mannerisms.
(c) His tales of violent combat.
(d) His reverent mention of his deceased wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What compels Aubrey to find Smith quite attractive?

2. How does Aubrey feel about being back at sea?

3. Where are the wounded transferred?

4. What goes on for weeks?

5. What does the town do when the Shannon arrives?

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