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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 at the ball?
(a) Sleeps in a corner chair.
(b) Escorts Villiers from group to group introducing her.
(c) Watches other people and examines the potted plants.
(d) Dances almost every dance.

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

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

4. For what is everyone waiting anxiously?
(a) For the return of two packets with further orders for Aubrey and Maturin.
(b) The coming of the new ambassador from the United States.
(c) The coming of the new ambassador from Germany.
(d) For Captain Broke's wounds to heal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Smith spread far and wide?

2. What does Villiers' diamond necklace feature?

3. What does Maturin ask his fellow physicians?

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

5. What does Maturin do doing the voyage?

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