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

2. What scares Smith as she and Aubrey walk outside?
(a) A raccoon walking towards them.
(b) The boom of a ship's gun.
(c) A toad on the sidewalk.
(d) A rat running across the grass.

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

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

5. What is Harry Johnson's financial situation?
(a) He is penniless but is hoping for an investment in a slaver vessel to turn that around.
(b) His financial status is not mentioned.
(c) He is almost penniless having spent his fortune funding the revolutionary war.
(d) He is extremely wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin do doing the voyage?

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

3. What does Maturin find irresistible about Villiers?

4. From where have Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers just escaped?

5. Where are the wounded transferred?

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