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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 is notable about Harry Johnson?
(a) He is a well-published author on warfare.
(b) He is distantly related to the King of England.
(c) He is a civilian engaged in intelligence work on his own for the United States.
(d) He works for the underground railroad.

2. What do Villiers and Maturin deduce about the pursuit by the two schooners?
(a) That the American Naval intelligence is behind the pursuit.
(b) That Harry Johnson is on board one of the vessels.
(c) That Harry Johnson is funding the effort.
(d) They may be pirates falsely flying legitimate colours.

3. Where is the HMS Shannon going?
(a) England.
(b) The West Indies.
(c) Halifax, Nova Scotia.
(d) Chile.

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

5. What does Maturin advise Aubrey?
(a) To take the second vessel carrying the recovering wounded.
(b) To send his children to boarding school.
(c) To borrow money from his wealthy father-in-law.
(d) To not fret over things he cannot control.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Villiers fare at the beginning of the sea voyage?

2. Who is Kimber?

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

4. What goes on for weeks?

5. What does the town do when the Shannon arrives?

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