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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 the mail that arrives confirm?
(a) That Aubrey's wife has died.
(b) That Aubrey's estate is irreparably damaged.
(c) Aubrey's worse fears about Kimber.
(d) That not only has Aubrey's wife died, but also his oldest son.

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

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

4. What happens to one of the American schooners that delays their pursuit?
(a) The rudder pinion breaks off.
(b) The main mast breaks.
(c) It hits an iceberg.
(d) There is a mutiny.

5. Why do Smith and Aubrey leave the ball?
(a) To look at Smith's new horse.
(b) To tour Smith's father's greenhouses.
(c) To search for a secluded spot.
(d) For Aubrey to show her how to use the stars for navigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is everyone waiting anxiously?

2. What happens to the original communiqué Broke writes about the Shannon's encounter?

3. What do Villiers and Maturin deduce about the pursuit by the two schooners?

4. How does Villiers fare at the beginning of the sea voyage?

5. What does Maturin ask Villiers?

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