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

2. 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.

3. What surprises Captain Dalgliesh?
(a) That the two American schooners are so persistently following them.
(b) That the two schooners fall behind so quickly.
(c) That one of the schooners is not flying American colours.
(d) That the two schooners break off so quickly.

4. What does Maturin do doing the voyage?
(a) He continues writing the novel he started.
(b) He spends most of his time bird watching.
(c) He helps the ship's surgeon roll bandages and the like.
(d) He conducts research about scurvy on the crew.

5. Who does Aubrey quote that misleads Amanda Smith?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Villiers.
(d) Harry Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joins Aubrey at his home?

2. Where does the vessel carrying Aubrey and company arrive?

3. What does Maturin find irresistible about Villiers?

4. Why does Aubrey travel to London?

5. What does Maturin ask Villiers?

(see the answer key)

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