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

2. What happens to the original communiqué Broke writes about the Shannon's encounter?
(a) It is given into Aubrey's keeping.
(b) It is sent on a fast packet to England.
(c) It is kept for the next frigate that docks.
(d) It is given into Maturin's keeping.

3. What has Aubrey become?
(a) Idle.
(b) A local hero.
(c) Restless.
(d) Somewhat of a recluse.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ship are Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers aboard?

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

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

4. Who is Beck?

5. What compels Aubrey to find Smith quite attractive?

(see the answer key)

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