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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Amanda Smith ask of Aubrey?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Money.
(c) A letter saying he never touched her.
(d) Nothing.

2. What is the Diligence?
(a) A US vessel that is captured by the Shannon.
(b) The ship on which Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers sail to Enland.
(c) A merchant vessel of Canadian registry.
(d) A fishing vessel of English registry.

3. How does Aubrey respond to Smith's letters?
(a) He says he will start divorce proceedings so he can marry her.
(b) A writes the letter affirming her virgin state.
(c) He sends her money.
(d) Nothing.

4. How does Villiers fare at the beginning of the sea voyage?
(a) She is severely seasick.
(b) She is harrassed by some of the sailors.
(c) She is used to the ocean and loves sailing.
(d) She is fearful of water but does not get seasick.

5. What does Aubrey fear?
(a) He will not have the money to rebuild his home.
(b) His children will be lost without their mother.
(c) His wife will die.
(d) He is financially ruined.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mail that arrives confirm?

2. What has Aubrey become?

3. Who is Mrs. Williams?

4. What does Maturin ask Villiers?

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

(see the answer key)

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