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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. Who is pursuing Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers?
(a) The Monitor.
(b) The Merrimack.
(c) The USS Mayflower.
(d) The USS Constitution.

2. What does Maturin find irresistible about Villiers?
(a) Nothing really attracts Maturin to Villiers.
(b) Her laughter.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her grace.

3. Who is Beck?
(a) Another doctor who teaches at the medical college.
(b) A local intelligence officer.
(c) The man who brought Maturin a rare plant specimen.
(d) The owner of the Inn where Maturin is staying.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mail that arrives confirm?

2. What does Maturin do with Villiers?

3. What does Maturin obtain for Villiers?

4. What is Harry Johnson's financial situation?

5. What is Maturin doing on shore?

(see the answer key)

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