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

2. How does Aubrey feel about being back at sea?
(a) He feels ok but his arm is still useless so it reminds him that he may never captain again.
(b) He is not too happy being on such a tiny vessel on the open seas.
(c) He wanted to stay in Canada longer and court Smith but his orders were to return to England.
(d) He is glad to be away from Smith.

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

4. What does Villiers confide to Maturin?
(a) That she left all her money in the hotel in Boston in her haste to leave.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she is actually already married to Harry Johnson.
(d) That she loves him.

5. How does Smith find Aubrey to be?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Uninteresting.
(c) Gruff.
(d) Easily seduced and socially important.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aubrey quote that misleads Amanda Smith?

2. What is spreading like wildfire in the town where Shannon is docking?

3. What does Maturin do at the ball?

4. What compels Aubrey to find Smith quite attractive?

5. What does Captain Broke need to do?

(see the answer key)

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