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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. Who does Aubrey quote that misleads Amanda Smith?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Harry Johnson.
(c) Villiers.
(d) Admiral Nelson.

2. What causes Aubrey some discomfort?
(a) Smith is agressively pursuing him.
(b) Villiers is flirtatious.
(c) A letter from his wife written before she takes ill.
(d) Maturin may stay at this port for a few months.

3. What news does Kimber write Aubrey?
(a) Aubrey's home burns to the ground but his wife and children are alive.
(b) Aubrey needs to come home as his wife is dying.
(c) Aubrey's wife has died.
(d) Kimber has exhausted Aubrey's funds with little to show for it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What scares Smith as she and Aubrey walk outside?

2. What does Aubrey fear?

3. About what do men comment concerning Villiers?

4. What happens to one of the American schooners that delays their pursuit?

5. What is the Diligence?

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